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title: "Award Notice - Genomics Testing - NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service for the tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory"
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# Award Notice - Genomics Testing - NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service for the tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-295d634b-86d0-4075-b8bc-46bb8d5ddc64

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting as the contracting authority, has awarded a contract for Genomics Testing for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. The procurement process was initiated as a market engagement exercise to assess providers' capacity and capability in the specialised area. Interested parties were required to register their interest by 12th December 2022. The contract duration is anticipated to be 2 years, extendable for an additional 12 months at the discretion of the Commissioner. The procurement method used was a direct award.

This tender for Health services in England presents opportunities for businesses able to deliver genomic tests listed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory. Suitable businesses with expertise in the health sector and genomic testing technologies are encouraged to participate. The contract period for the awarded supplier, UK NEQAS, spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. Companies interested in providing these services should consider registering with NHS England (National) Specialised Commissioning, the contracting and commissioning authority for this procurement.

## Notice

England (referred to as the Commissioner), is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability of the providers and potential providers within this specialised area. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the market questionnaire which will provide feedback to commissioners. Please note that this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential providers to respond to this market engagement exercise. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability of the market and will be considered to inform the commissioning approach. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest only if they are able to deliver the full list of the requirements. Participation to this market engagement will close at 12 noon of Monday 12th December 2022. The NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) Service Specification requires each NHS GLH to: * Deliver the genomic tests which are prescribed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory (the Directory); * Participate and achieve satisfactory performance in UKAS-accredited (or newly developed pilots offered in compliance with ISO 17043) external quality assurance schemes to assure the tests prescribed in the Directory, including Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), in eight main quality assurance areas (shown in the requirements). The anticipated contract duration for this service is 2 years, with an option to extend the contract by a further 12 month period at the Commissioner's discretion. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent, direct awards may be considered. All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market engagement exercise. NHS England (National) Specialised Commissioning is the contracting and commissioning authority for this service. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu The project reference is 62185 and the closing date for submission of the completed questionnaire is: 12 noon Monday 12th December 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f952fb-d888-49e7-8e68-1cf1ff9003a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK NEQAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f952fb-d888-49e7-8e68-1cf1ff9003a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f952fb-d888-49e7-8e68-1cf1ff9003a3
  7th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu

## Provenance

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