--- title: "NWL0002 Latent TB Screening Services - North West London Wide (local care/primary care)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-02-10" --- # NWL0002 Latent TB Screening Services - North West London Wide (local care/primary care) Buyer: NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27d6237b-7e08-47c9-9667-dacef83b2321.json) ## Summary The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group is initiating a tender for the "NWL0002 Latent TB Screening Services" aimed at supporting the national Latent TB Infection (LTBI) testing and treatment programme across North West London. This procurement relates to the provision and analysis of the Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test, with an estimated value of £113,000 per annum. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1st March 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the CCG ahead of this deadline to discuss the potential for future collaborations. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and community health provision, particularly those offering laboratory analysis and pathology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as they can deliver tailored services to meet the requirements of the CCG. Companies with expertise in sample collection, laboratory procedures, and health awareness initiatives would be prime candidates for submitting proposals, contributing to the reduction of TB in the region while expanding their business operations. ## Notice NWL CCG requires a service to support the national Latent TB Infection ("LTBI") testing and treatment programme which sets to systematically screen and treat individuals with LTBI through the GP new patient registration process. The programme aims to significantly reduce the incidence of 'Active' TB resulting from reactivation of latent TB in North West London CCG. The contract relates to the LTBI test analysis of blood samples once received from the GP. The service provided is for the provision and analysis of the Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test for the identification of LTBI. The objectives of the service include: - Improving the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of TB. - Raised awareness of LTBI and Active TB within Primary Care and the community. - Improving quality of care and cost effectiveness of treating TB. Key services required include: - Arrangements for the collection of the sample from the phlebotomy source; - Handling and processing within the specified time limits of the test assay being employed; - Standard operating procedures for the laboratory analysis; - Interpreting and reporting and feedback of the results; and - The monitoring of quality and turnaround times. The CCG previously had a number of contracts in place with the following providers: Health Services Laboratories (HSL; The Doctors Laboratory - TDL covering Ealing, West London, Central London and H&F, Harrow and Brent); South West London Pathology at St George's University Hospital (covering Hillingdon); and a current contract with Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service (BSPS - covering Ashford and St Peters) which run until March 2023. The total value is estimated to be PS113,000.00 per annum. NWL CCG is considering options for making future arrangements for these services which may involve looking to competitively tender a NWL-wide opportunity via a further competition or to integrate the service with other pathology services. Any capable provider may come forward by 1st March 2022 to engage with the CCG. During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any future contract and/or procurement opportunity may therefore be in the name of the ICB. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78282776-71c1-453e-a389-5ce6be2019dc | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 5JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 15:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78282776-71c1-453e-a389-5ce6be2019dc - 1 Feb 2022 at 13:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8b9940-a399-45a7-86cc-37dac6d3306e - 28 Jan 2022 at 15:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f0de46-939f-4bfe-88c8-1fa3485f0dcd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78282776-71c1-453e-a389-5ce6be2019dc 10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8b9940-a399-45a7-86cc-37dac6d3306e 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f0de46-939f-4bfe-88c8-1fa3485f0dcd 28th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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