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title: "Genomics Training Assessment and Competence Tool (GTACT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032fea"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-04-25"
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# Genomics Training Assessment and Competence Tool (GTACT)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032fea

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Genomics Training Assessment and Competence Tool (GTACT)" was initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. This procurement falls under the industry category of training software development services, located in the UK. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, progressing through the Award stage. The relevant contract with the supplier, GenQA Ltd, was signed on 21 March 2022, after urgent requirements arose due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those with expertise in software development for training and competency assessments. Companies that specialise in training solutions for medical professionals, especially in infectious disease management or genomics, may find this to be a viable opportunity. With the urgent need for innovative educational tools in the NHS, businesses that can provide tailored solutions in these areas are well-positioned to compete for future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

The development, and production of new training and competency assessment modules on the Genomics Training Assessment and Competence Tool (GTACT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The development, and production of new training and competency assessment modules on the Genomics Training Assessment and Competence Tool (GTACT), to train and assess individuals in the use and administration of various tests for Covid-19.

### Procurement Information

As part of HMG's measures toward addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, the Authority sought to award a contract for the development and production of a training and competency assessment tool. The assessment tool would be used to train and assess individuals in the use and administration of various tests for Covid-19.

The Genomics Training Assessment & Competence Tool (GTACT) owned by GenQA Limited ("GenQA") was identified by NHS England Genomics Units who assessed the UKAS accredited supplier market, as being the only organisation with the breadth of expertise and experience, to develop the right competency tool to assess the administration of Covid-19 tests within the NHS and ensure that all necessary standards are met.

GenQA -UK NEQAS was found to be the only provider qualified and ISO17043 or equivalent accredited for the assessment of the administration of tests across DNA extraction EQA schemes and related molecular pathology schemes. No other single provider had staff with the technical ability to provide the assessment service across the full range of medical laboratory tests across spanning Haematology, Blood Coagulation, Immunophenotyping and Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics disciplines.

This award falls within Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations on the basis that Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Due to the urgent requirement GenQA started the work, without a contract in place, at the request of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010572-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENQA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212931 - Training software development services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010572-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

## Provenance

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