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title: "POST Discovery / Procurement - DES Test and Training (TAT) Provision"
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published: "2024-09-20"
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# POST Discovery / Procurement - DES Test and Training (TAT) Provision

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3968b0cd-debc-4c98-81d7-9ee1a2d12520

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "POST Discovery / Procurement - DES Test and Training (TAT) Provision" has been completed. NHS England, based in Leeds, is the buying organisation. This contract, which falls under the "Specialist training services" category, is valued at £260,892 and covers the provision of a diabetic eye screening test and training system. The procurement method was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 29 March 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2025. The supplier awarded is Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised training services, especially those with experience in medical training and screening systems. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, enhancing their visibility and growth in the healthcare sector. This contract involves ongoing provision, ensuring consistent business engagement and potential for future contracts within NHS England's procurement network. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to build relationships with a major healthcare buyer and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering essential training and screening solutions.

## Notice

Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) test and training (TAT) system. Ongoing provision of the Test and Training system within diabetic eye screening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a60f8fa-b71d-4dfd-9a53-7997aa1984b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,892 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,892 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a60f8fa-b71d-4dfd-9a53-7997aa1984b7
- 17 Sep 2024 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8d7e67-8460-4591-b37e-83fac9511409

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a60f8fa-b71d-4dfd-9a53-7997aa1984b7
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8d7e67-8460-4591-b37e-83fac9511409
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/432ef320-9552-4f2b-bccb-cced8f0642e3
  (REDACTED) C260184 - NHSE-TAT Contract 2425 v2.2 FINAL Signed-1

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