--- title: "Hepatitis C National Testing Portal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-19" --- # Hepatitis C National Testing Portal Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea.json) ## Summary The NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "Hepatitis C National Testing Portal" as part of its planning phase to enhance community health services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85323000, aims to develop a comprehensive digital solution that facilitates at-home testing, treatment access, and contact tracing for Hepatitis C. Key details include a total estimated value of £1.5 million and a deadline for expressions of interest by 12pm on Monday 6th September. The project is based in Leeds, UK, and aligns with the UK government's ambition to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2025, adhering to the WHO target of 2030. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health solutions, pathology services, and software development. Companies with capabilities in managing web portals for health services, logistics for lab testing, and experience in contact tracing methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers should have the capacity to support varied user needs and existing clinic software across the 22 Operational Delivery Networks in England, thus allowing them to contribute effectively to the national health initiative. ## Notice The Hepatitis C programme is aiming to achieve elimination in England by the WHO target of 2030 and has a UK government ambition to achieve this by 2025. There are 22 Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) covering England who are responsible for case finding and treating people with Hepatitis C. At risk groups have been identified and are being prioritised for remote (at home) testing and treatment services. , However they all have different user needs, digital capability and understanding of Hepatitis C. These groups need to be able to order tests, receive results, treatment and have any at risk contacts traced to prevent spread of infection. In order to ensure these user groups receive testing in a timely manner, a discovery needs to be undertaken and different solutions need to be designed and tested ### Lot Information Lot 1 The following service is to be procured:a) Web portal to allow people at risk to order a postal HCV test, with lab processing and results notification system. b) Clinic booking via the web portal to allow Hepatitis C positive people to access treatment (includes community outreach clinics and van visits). c) Contact tracing i) to allow people to anonymously notify others via the portal that they have been inadvertently exposed e.g. by autogenerated text and e-mail ii) by suitably experienced members of staff gathering contacts from the person diagnosed with Hepatitis C and following up the 'contacts' to offer Hepatitis C screening within a set protocol (e.g. 4 attempts to contact over 2 months) Ideally one company is required to support all 3 elements and will be required to have: 1) Digital capability to produce and manage the web site content and electronic ordering process for the HCV testing. 2) A robust process to procure and post the HCV tests. 3) Contracts in place with a suitable laboratory who can deliver turnaround times for the HCV testing of 72 hours. 4) Digital capability to support the clinic booking software and capacity to liaise with 22 ODNs (NHS Trusts) who will have a range of existing clinic software.5) Existing experience in contact tracing methodology and expertise.6) Capability to produce weekly key performance metrics e.g. number of people ordering swabs, numbers sent out, numbers positive and negative in the laboratory, number of anonymous contacts sent, number of people utilising contact tracing, etc. 7) Extensive knowledge and experience of BBV infectious diseases as a minimum a company who can offer HCV antibody testing is acceptable with lab processing. Additional information: NHS England are seeking Expressions of Interest from Suppliers capable of meeting the requirement as part of development of the procurement strategy.Please register your interest by registering on the NHS England Atamis Portal by 12pm on Monday 6th September.Further detail on how to use the portal is provided below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020347-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 19 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2021 at 14:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020347-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family.force.com/login?1 - https://www.england.nhs.uk// ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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