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title: "NHS England - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# NHS England - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c496fa44-e143-4b09-b7a3-36234d6b5987

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), classified under health and social work services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the engagement end date on 23rd February 2018. An early engagement notice regarding this tender was published on 8th January 2018, outlining an interest in market participation and inviting potential bidders to attend an engagement event held in London on 16th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in genomic services and medical testing. Companies that provide innovative health solutions, diagnostics, or laboratory services would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, thereby potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to national healthcare improvements. Engaging with this procurement process could allow businesses to align their offerings with NHS objectives and secure valuable contracts in the public health arena.

## Notice

NHS England as part of the new national genomic laboratory service is holding a Market Place Engagement Event in London, on the 16 November 2017 to outline to potential bidders NHS England's current intentions for the Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing element of this service. If you are interested in attending the market place event please contact William Wilkins at williamwilkins@nhs.net by 14 November 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14480f84-9744-45a5-b675-aa39680f9873 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14480f84-9744-45a5-b675-aa39680f9873
- 8 Nov 2017 at 14:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7e256b-6f83-4df9-b26b-62ffea8adcb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14480f84-9744-45a5-b675-aa39680f9873
  8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7e256b-6f83-4df9-b26b-62ffea8adcb1
  8th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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