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title: "COMMUNITY GENETICS SERVICE"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
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# COMMUNITY GENETICS SERVICE

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19d14561-c1b9-4d45-9480-0b0239691317

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## Summary

The COMMUNITY GENETICS SERVICE procurement process, conducted by Blackburn with Darwen, involves the provision of health and social work services. The tender, with an award value of £45,000, was initiated on 2023-02-01 and completed on 2023-04-13. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 2023-02-15. The contract period is scheduled between 2023-04-01 and 2026-03-31, in England.

This tender for the Community Genetics Service by Blackburn with Darwen presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially for those focusing on health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises are well-suited to compete due to the tender's emphasis on community engagement and support services. The procurement process aims to improve community awareness of genetics issues and enhance health outcomes through informed reproductive choices.

## Notice

The overall aim of the Community Genetics Service is to improve awareness of genetics amongst the community and professionals, and ensure families affected receive the correct specialist support. The provider will develop a network of community champions and other associated initiatives to improve community awareness of this complex issue, including support services and referral pathways. This will include referrals into the regional Genetic Counselling Service which enable families at risk to make more informed reproductive choices and improve health outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d8d0df-29e1-4dca-9538-e9f674dd7910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NK GENETICS TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d8d0df-29e1-4dca-9538-e9f674dd7910
- 1 Feb 2023 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71576f11-8a88-4a66-8fbe-02717bf14425

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d8d0df-29e1-4dca-9538-e9f674dd7910
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71576f11-8a88-4a66-8fbe-02717bf14425
  1st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=decc9b8d-35a2-ed11-811f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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