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title: "NHS England Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Managed Service"
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# NHS England Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Managed Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b8980ae-9299-4eb1-abfe-c040b8c4c1e2

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, focusing on the provision of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) home testing kits. The contract includes sending personalised FIT kits to eligible participants across England, managing logistics for the return of kits, supplying analysers and consumables to five regional screening hubs, and training hub staff. The tender, classified under multiple CPV codes including laboratory and precision equipment, has a value of £190 million and follows an open procurement procedure. Key dates include the tender closing on 31st January 2025, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical diagnostics, logistics, and training services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies specialising in diagnostic kits, medical equipment, and parcel delivery services will find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder will play a critical role in ensuring the continuity and efficiency of a vital public health programme, thus positioning themselves as key players in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This tender is to appoint a Managed Service Provider to deliver the MSP contract for the continued provision of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) home testing kits to those eligible for the bowel cancer screening programme throughout England. These tests allow those at risk of cancer, and requiring further tests, to be identified and provision is an essential component of the screening pathway. Further tests after FIT are typically screening specialist practitioner review and a screening colonoscopy. The MSP contract broadly covers; the sending of personalised FIT kits to eligible participants in England, management of the logistics to return kits to an NHS bowel cancer screening hub (n=5), the supply of analysers to all 5 hubs, and consumables to test the kits, provision of training for hub staff to analyse the kits, the systems to allow results to be transferred to the Bowel Cancer Screening System (BCSS) software. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae76c8a6-0751-40ed-8073-db6adcd5e22d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae76c8a6-0751-40ed-8073-db6adcd5e22d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae76c8a6-0751-40ed-8073-db6adcd5e22d
  5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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