--- title: "NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-08-24" --- # NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1.json) ## Summary NHS England is planning a tender for the provision of a self-sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service for cervical screening. The ISE is scheduled to begin in Autumn 2024 and aims to support the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme. The provider will handle kit design, assembly, packaging, distribution, participant communication, and helpline services. Market engagement will start on Thursday 24th August 2023, with a response deadline of 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services, specifically those experienced in providing self-sampling kit services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this procurement process. Interested parties can engage with NHS England to contribute valuable input and potentially shape future service models within the cervical screening programme. ## Notice NHS England is to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for a potential tender of an NHS Cervical screening Self- sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service The aim of the service is to support the cervical screening programme in the ISE for self-sampling cervical screening devices. The ISE will be an ethically approved research study nested in the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme and It is anticipated that the ISE will commence in Autumn 2024. The provider of the self-sampling service model will be responsible for: * self-sampling kit design (in line with NHS CSP requirements) * kit assembly (including printing of supplementary contents and labelling) * packaging and the accompanying kit instructions/letter * distribution to participants opting for a self-sample, through interface/download from Cervical Screening Administration Service or ISE portal/app * participant prompt/reminders * provision of addressed envelope/packaging for onward postage of completed kit to the laboratory * helpline for advice/replacement kits The RFI and further documentation will be available on the from Thursday 24th August 2023 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the http://health.atamis.co.uk The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369b12d6-f6fc-46b9-a15d-b80d8cb205aa | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2023 at 11:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369b12d6-f6fc-46b9-a15d-b80d8cb205aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369b12d6-f6fc-46b9-a15d-b80d8cb205aa 24th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15a21f62-f628-4d60-850f-9d223208d3b7 20230313 RFI - Instructions and Guidance Final v1.0 (4) Cervical ISE FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ca34d54-0b6a-421f-8056-f6b4d226b9f2 20230620 Appendix B - Background document for Cervical Screening ISE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37d93fe0-75f7-49e6-8527-3830ec20360b 20230313 NHS Cervical ISE PIN Final v1.0 (2) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ca99996-db0e-4181-9756-6ce59f6bdcde 20230620 Appendix A - RFI Response Documentdraft v0.2 cervical SS ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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