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title: "External Quality Control for NHS Health Check Point of Care Testing Devices - Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
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# External Quality Control for NHS Health Check Point of Care Testing Devices - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-396340d8-8022-4f43-b7e3-c5d124dd466d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "External Quality Control for NHS Health Check Point of Care Testing Devices - Soft Market Testing." This initiative aims to gather insights from potential providers on delivering an external quality control service for point of care testing machines used during NHS Health Checks. Key milestones include the engagement end date, set for 8th June 2018, with a total estimated value of £50,000. The geographical focus of this procurement is London, UK, and the classification falls under the medical solutions industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical solutions, particularly those offering quality control services or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council seeks to understand the market interest and capabilities available. Engaging in this soft market testing can position businesses advantageously for future competitive bids, especially those with expertise in checking and testing apparatus.

## Notice

The London Borough of Lewisham want to engage the market to help scope a potential procurement opportunity for an external quality control service for point of care testing machines used during an NHS Health Check. This exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how potential providers might approach the delivery of this service and an insight into the likely level of interest from the market. Please submit your completed questionnaire to the London Tenders Portal by noon Thursday 22nd March 2018. THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf70ae8-c9c3-43c7-916d-91913667617d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2018 at 14:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf70ae8-c9c3-43c7-916d-91913667617d
- 8 Mar 2018 at 12:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf70ae8-c9c3-43c7-916d-91913667617d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf70ae8-c9c3-43c7-916d-91913667617d
  8th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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