--- title: "Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS) Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6.json) ## Summary NHS England has concluded the procurement process for the Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS), identifying the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited as the successful supplier. This contract, classified under the Medical Analysis Services industry category (CPV 85148000), involves a comprehensive clinical statistical support service to audit Down's syndrome (T21), Edwards' syndrome (T18), and Patau's syndrome (T13) screening programmes. The service encompasses locations across England, with key delivery points at LS1 4AP, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Notably, the tender phase ended on 3 June 2024, and the award was active as of 9 November 2024, with the announcement published on 17 January 2025. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in clinical statistical analysis, especially those with expertise in medical auditing and quality assurance. Although this specific contract has been awarded to the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited, firms with similar competencies can position themselves for future contracts in this domain. The contract's substantial value of GBP 950,001 indicates a lucrative market, well-suited for organisations with robust experience in medical data analysis and those capable of providing independent, standardised audits. While SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this particular tender, the demand for highly specialised expertise opens avenues for highly proficient, larger-scale providers in the medical services industry. ## Notice supplier for the provision of a Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS). The service is a clinical statistical support service to support the Down's syndrome (T21) Edwards' syndrome (T18) and Patau's syndrome (T13) screening programme by providing independent audits of screening laboratory and ultrasound data in a standardised and statistically valid format. The service will is led by and include staff who are statisticians and are experts, experienced and knowledgeable in the complexity of screening for these conditions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c903bbea-bed5-481c-93e5-7fc76219c621 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,001 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £950,001 | | 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 | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | 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 - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c903bbea-bed5-481c-93e5-7fc76219c621 - 17 Jan 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89cd9c2-9193-496c-8c5c-1db37eca136c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c903bbea-bed5-481c-93e5-7fc76219c621 17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89cd9c2-9193-496c-8c5c-1db37eca136c 17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf78a9c3-d479-4602-a009-ed888c626ae7 REDACTED C317280 Downs Syndrome Screening Contract-1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/132269d3-f669-4086-9ed4-7f96c45ef813 REDACTED C317280 Downs Syndrome Screening Contract-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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