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title: "NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f6a8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-08-24"
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# NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f6a8

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## Summary

The NHS England is planning a tender for an NHS Cervical Screening self-sampling In Service Evaluation. The aim is to support the cervical screening programme with ethically approved research starting in Autumn 2024. The provider will handle self-sampling kit design, assembly, packaging, distribution, reminders, and helpline services. The RFI and documentation will be available on August 24, 2023, with a response deadline of September 25, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses interested in health services. Companies involved in health technology, medical devices, logistics, and communication services may find this tender suitable. Interested parties can engage with NHS England to contribute to potential future service models and commissioning intentions in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

NHS England is to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for a potential tender of an NHS Cervical screening Self- sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service
The aim of the service is to support the cervical screening programme in the ISE for self-sampling cervical screening devices.
The ISE will be an ethically approved research study nested in the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme and It is anticipated that the ISE will commence in Autumn 2024. 
The provider of the self-sampling service model will be responsible for:

* self-sampling kit design (in line with NHS CSP requirements)
* kit assembly (including printing of supplementary contents and labelling)
* packaging and the accompanying kit instructions/letter
* distribution to participants opting for a self-sample, through interface/download from Cervical Screening Administration Service or ISE portal/app
* participant prompt/reminders
* provision of addressed envelope/packaging for onward postage of completed kit to the laboratory
* helpline for advice/replacement kits 

The RFI and further documentation will be available on the from Thursday 24th August 2023 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the http://health.atamis.co.uk The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register.
Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England is to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for a potential tender of an NHS Cervical screening Self- sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service
The aim of the service is to support the cervical screening programme in the ISE for self-sampling cervical screening devices.
The ISE will be an ethically approved research study nested in the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme and It is anticipated that the ISE will commence in Autumn 2024. 
The provider of the self-sampling service model will be responsible for:

* self-sampling kit design (in line with NHS CSP requirements)
* kit assembly (including printing of supplementary contents and labelling)
* packaging and the accompanying kit instructions/letter
* distribution to participants opting for a self-sample, through interface/download from Cervical Screening Administration Service or ISE portal/app
* participant prompt/reminders
* provision of addressed envelope/packaging for onward postage of completed kit to the laboratory
* helpline for advice/replacement kits 

The RFI and further documentation will be available on the from Thursday 24th August 2023 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the http://health.atamis.co.uk The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register.
Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024947-2023 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 11:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024947-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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