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title: "ESCC SS NHS Healthcheck Point of Care Testing Quality Assurance Service - AWARD"
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# ESCC SS NHS Healthcheck Point of Care Testing Quality Assurance Service - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c558adf-8593-4b29-b3b1-849b51d69f9d

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council (ESCC) Public Health Division has completed the public procurement process for a Point of Care Testing (POCT) External Quality Assurance (EQA) service, titled "ESCC SS NHS Healthcheck Point of Care Testing Quality Assurance Service - AWARD". This service, classified under health and social work services, was designed to support GP practices offering NHS Health Checks in East Sussex. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2017 and extends until 31st March 2018, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the awarded supplier, Randox Laboratories Limited, will deliver the service until the contract's end date.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in health services, especially those specialising in quality assurance and laboratory services. Companies with experience in providing external quality assurance for point-of-care testing or those active in the NHS framework should consider competing for similar contracts, as these services play a crucial role in maintaining the standard of healthcare delivery. The wide-ranging nature of health and social work services allows both established firms and innovative newcomers in the sector to explore partnerships and growth opportunities.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) Public Health Division is seeking quotations from organisations to provide a Point of Care Testing (POCT) External Quality Assurance (EQA) service to support GP practices who use POCT to provide NHS Health Checks to their patients in East Sussex. This service will run for one year to 31st March 2018 with a possible extension of a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c99807-7a2d-4b01-8988-f15e8e9b19be |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RANDOX LABORATORIES LIMITED T/A RANDOX TESTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2017 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c99807-7a2d-4b01-8988-f15e8e9b19be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c99807-7a2d-4b01-8988-f15e8e9b19be
  17th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

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