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title: "Annual EQA Subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2021-10-15"
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# Annual EQA Subscription

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-127b1fea-f2c5-4609-987e-55380c2f620e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST as the buying organisation, seeking an "Annual EQA Subscription" under the pathology services category. The contract, valued at £24,189.50, was executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a Tender Waiver, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. The award was officially published on 15th October 2021, marking its completion after the tender period closed on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services and related healthcare offerings. Companies equipped to provide annual subscription services or medical quality assurance are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The engagement of large suppliers in this contract indicates that there is substantial room for competition and collaboration, which can facilitate business growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Annual EQA Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7904cb-e2d9-489b-9928-4ebd0542637b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tender Waiver |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,189 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,189 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEQAS QUALITY LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7904cb-e2d9-489b-9928-4ebd0542637b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7904cb-e2d9-489b-9928-4ebd0542637b
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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