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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be5d6fa7-19a9-4f23-8cd7-dddcc92c78a8

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the NHS Genomic Medicine Service: Sample Transport Service, initiated by NHS England, located in London, UK. The open procedure has been completed as of 26th May 2022, with a contract period running from 28th April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The total value of the contract awarded is £600,000, with key deadlines marking the end of the tender period at 24th February 2022. The service involves the transportation of patient DNA samples across the NHS genomic laboratory hubs to a central sequencing provider.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and courier services industry, particularly for those capable of handling sensitive biological materials. Companies with expertise in logistics, compliance with healthcare regulations, and experience in cold chain management would be well-suited to compete in this space. As NHS England seeks reliable partners to deliver critical services, potential suppliers may find a lucrative long-term contract to enhance their business growth in a growing sector.

## Notice

The Genomics Unit were 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92518b8-69b6-43e2-a211-2c70684d3872 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £717,670 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHSBT |

## 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

- 19 Jul 2022 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92518b8-69b6-43e2-a211-2c70684d3872
- 23 Jun 2022 at 19:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39bd8492-1aa6-4729-a170-b574b23292c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92518b8-69b6-43e2-a211-2c70684d3872
  19th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39bd8492-1aa6-4729-a170-b574b23292c9
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IdOJ/AoQ.djlvWndyaTUyHs7U3J1ns3tbbIM7h8KxEQRqb44
  Reviewed GMS_ Document 7- NHS_Terms and Conditions_ Published

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