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title: "NHS Genomic Medicine Service: Sample Transport Service"
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# NHS Genomic Medicine Service: Sample Transport Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba05e76d-da0a-424e-a5cc-b0d955970ef2

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## Summary

The NHS England is currently in the active phase of procuring a transport service as part of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, specifically focusing on the Sample Transport Service. This contract is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, with a total contract value of £450,000. The tender period concluded on 21st February 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022, continuing until 31st March 2024. The primary delivery addresses are located in London, SE1 6LH, United Kingdom, indicating that interested suppliers should be based or able to operate within this region. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids from various organisations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities specifically for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those providing courier services. Companies with the capacity to reliably handle the transport of sensitive materials, such as patient DNA samples, will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to strengthen their portfolio in the healthcare industry and establish long-term partnerships with NHS entities.

## Notice

The Genomics Unit are seeking to procure a supplier to continue to provide a service to transport patient DNA samples from the NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs to a central Whole Genome Sequencing provider. f you are interested in such an opportunity please view the tender documents on the Atamis e-tendering portal. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9128a075-43fc-4f58-8681-b13b49e32e5c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 22:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9128a075-43fc-4f58-8681-b13b49e32e5c
- 20 Jan 2022 at 21:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180dfd7b-f05f-4dbc-9b88-04f9d3d66eb0
- 20 Jan 2022 at 21:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e22663-a45f-402f-92fa-6daec4c30b97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9128a075-43fc-4f58-8681-b13b49e32e5c
  20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180dfd7b-f05f-4dbc-9b88-04f9d3d66eb0
  20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e22663-a45f-402f-92fa-6daec4c30b97
  20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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