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title: "NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-416f8f25-2e2e-4067-ae30-c428439d4c08"
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# NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-416f8f25-2e2e-4067-ae30-c428439d4c08

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## Summary

The NHS England is initiating a procurement process titled "NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS)", focused on providing an England-wide transport service for DNA samples. This tender falls within the courier services category and is part of the broader transport services industry. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 4th January 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £450,000, and all related activities will be conducted from London, specifically at the address of NHS England located at 80 Skipton House, SE1 6LH, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those that specialise in courier services. Companies interested in participating should prepare by completing the Early Engagement Questionnaire provided by NHS England. Given the nature of the service required, businesses that are experienced in handling medical specimens and have robust logistical networks will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their visibility and growth potential in the healthcare transport market.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement has identified the following requirement: To commission an England-wide transport service to transport DNA samples across a network of NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) and to the WGS service provider. If you are interested in such an opportunity please complete the Early Engagement Questionnaire. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3c29ff-90f1-4a1c-8081-24e24ce748a1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3c29ff-90f1-4a1c-8081-24e24ce748a1
- 14 Dec 2021 at 20:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef63d84-51a1-443b-8fb7-43bf8d50b2f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3c29ff-90f1-4a1c-8081-24e24ce748a1
  16th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef63d84-51a1-443b-8fb7-43bf8d50b2f9
  14th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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