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title: "Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)"
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# Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0454bd

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## Summary

NHS England is inviting suppliers to provide a Down’s Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS). This procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and is intended to support the Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome, and Patau’s syndrome screening programmes. The comprehensive service will offer independent audits of screening laboratory and ultrasound data, ensuring a standardised and statistically valid format. This procurement stage is currently active, following the open procedure method. The tender period will close on 30th May 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2028 in Leeds, UK. An optional extension of up to a further 12 months is available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical statistics and medical analysis to expand their portfolios by providing high-quality and reliable screening support services. The tender seeks suppliers adept in statistical analysis with a robust understanding of complex screening processes. Companies that excel in technical quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing, stand a strong chance in competing for this contract. The successful implementation of this support service can enhance the supplier’s reputation, open doors to future public health contracts, and provide a platform for establishing long-term partnerships with NHS England.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ssupplier 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.

Options: 2 years Plus 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001662-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,110,000 |
| Lots value | £1,110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £950,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001662-2025
- 24 Apr 2024 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013255-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.university-plymouth.net
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

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