--- title: "NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service for the tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-11-16" --- # 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: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-450c0a82-a4ad-4e0d-a777-4fef63b9a3f1.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS England, is conducting a market engagement exercise for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. This service involves external quality assessment for genomic tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory. Interested parties must register by 12th December 2022 and demonstrate the ability to fulfil the specified requirements. The anticipated contract duration is 2 years, with a possible extension, and may lead to a provider selection process without a formal tender. This public procurement opportunity in the health and social work services sector presents a chance for specialised providers to offer genomic testing services at the national level. Businesses capable of delivering genomic tests in compliance with quality assurance standards are well-suited to participate. Interested parties should engage in the market questionnaire process to demonstrate their capacity and capability in this specialised area. ## 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 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/f7ce9f5e-c044-42cf-8c5a-ef97bdfb9e11 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2022 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ce9f5e-c044-42cf-8c5a-ef97bdfb9e11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ce9f5e-c044-42cf-8c5a-ef97bdfb9e11 16th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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