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title: "Specialist Genomics Communication Skills"
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# Specialist Genomics Communication Skills

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e020886-b5ac-4187-bb5f-686bab93b9c2

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## Summary

The Specialist Genomics Communication Skills procurement process, initiated by NHS England, aims to support the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) in educating genomic professionals within the NHS in England. This tender focuses on the development and provision of a bespoke genomics communication skills package for Genomic Counsellors and Clinical Geneticists. The procurement method used was an open procedure, specifically for services classified under education and training (CPV 80000000). The process has progressed through the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23 September 2024, and the service period running from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. This contract spans multiple regional hubs across England, ensuring nationwide coverage for the NHS's genomic medicine service.

This tender provides considerable business opportunities for organisations specialising in education and communication skill development, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. The open procedure indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector were well-suited to compete for this contract. With NHS England as the buying organisation, any winning bidder gains the potential for significant growth and credibility by delivering essential services to a key healthcare provider. The awarded contract to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) demonstrates a successful case for organisations aiming to expand their client base within the UK healthcare system.

## Notice

As part of the delivery of the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC), which has been established within NHS England WTE to educate and train the specialist genomic workforce delivering the Genomic Medicine Service across the NHS in England, this business case supports the provision of a bespoke genomics communication skills package. This will be curated and aimed specifically at Genomic Counsellors and Clinical Geneticists working in genetic service units across 7 regional hubs for the benefit of patients and their families accessing genomic testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c36c65a-6542-4e10-8085-b48e0138fb42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,272 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c36c65a-6542-4e10-8085-b48e0138fb42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c36c65a-6542-4e10-8085-b48e0138fb42
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd793782-1de2-4f9a-ab2b-9dd72320ac7e
  NHS-Terms-and-Conditions-for-the-Provision-of-Services-PO-version

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