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title: "Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)"
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# Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7990b2ba-f92d-455a-80ed-3a20a5a3d18c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)" was awarded to the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited by NHS England. This procurement falls under the health services category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a total value of £281,500. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023, and the award was confirmed on August 8, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services to provide Down's, Edwards', and Patau's syndromes screening support services. Businesses offering statistical support services in the healthcare sector may find this tender suitable for their expertise. For those interested in negotiated procedures without prior publication, this contract could be beneficial for business growth. Suppliers would need to ensure compliance with the contract terms and be prepared to deliver services under the specified contract period.

## Notice

Down Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance System. The DQASS service is a statistical support service for Down's, Edwards' and Patau's syndromes screening programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c68d6f-f47e-4731-afbe-17f0d98dbc96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,500 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c68d6f-f47e-4731-afbe-17f0d98dbc96
- 16 Aug 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6367d38b-facd-4927-ae62-9a4dc74bab82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c68d6f-f47e-4731-afbe-17f0d98dbc96
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6367d38b-facd-4927-ae62-9a4dc74bab82
  16th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/120986d5-ed81-488e-8e9f-622ac4f9ccbd
  Final Contract 2023 07 18 signedCB_Redacted

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