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title: "Downs Screening"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ad96dab-75df-4b31-8440-e94eefb76dd2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2017-11-29"
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# Downs Screening

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ad96dab-75df-4b31-8440-e94eefb76dd2

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes has completed the procurement process for the 'Downs Screening' service, which falls under the pathology services category. This open tender was initiated for the provision of Down's Screening Service, with a contract value of £300,000 and a minimum award value of £250,000. The procurement was officially awarded on 28th November 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2018, running for a period until 31st December 2022. The related delivery addresses are located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on pathology and screening. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete for this contract may include medium to large healthcare service providers with experience in similar screening services and accreditation in the NHS supply chain. Engaging with the NHS sector can potentially enhance visibility and facilitate further growth within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The provision Of Down's Screening Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03502064-1bd6-47b5-85c1-d466ae68f1b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £557,000 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM,GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03502064-1bd6-47b5-85c1-d466ae68f1b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03502064-1bd6-47b5-85c1-d466ae68f1b6
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19840&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Provenance

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