---
title: "NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03012a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-12-14"
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# NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03012a

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## Summary

NHS England is planning to initiate a tender for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS), focusing on the procurement of courier services to transport DNA samples across the NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an expected contract value of £450,000. Interested parties should complete the Early Engagement Questionnaire by the future notice date of 14th December 2021. The service will facilitate the logistics required to support genomic medicine, specifically from multiple hubs to a provider in Essex.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and courier services, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics. Companies equipped to handle sensitive biological materials and achieve compliance with regulatory standards in the UK could find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities. Engagement with the NHS for such essential services would not only enhance business growth but also contribute to the advancement of genomic medicine in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement has identified the following requirement:
To commission an England-wide transport service to transport DNA samples across a network of NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) and to the WGS service provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England and NHS Improvement has a requirement to commission a service to transport patient DNA samples from 7 NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England to a WGS service provider based in Essex. Additional information: If you are interested in such an opportunity you are invited to register your interest by completing the Early Engagement Questionnaire.
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031155-2021 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 20:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031155-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//

## Provenance

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