---
title: "POST Discovery / Procurement - DES Test and Training (TAT) Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2024-09-17"
---

# POST Discovery / Procurement - DES Test and Training (TAT) Provision

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b57

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "POST Discovery / Procurement - DES Test and Training (TAT) Provision" contract was managed by NHS England, based in Leeds. This tender falls under the industry category of specialist training services, specifically targeting diabetic eye screening test and training systems. The contract was awarded on 31st August 2024. The procurement utilised a limited method due to exclusive rights, indicating that only a specific economic operator could provide the services. The awarded supplier is Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract status marked as active.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical training systems and services, especially those with expertise in diabetic care. Companies capable of meeting stringent intellectual property requirements and possessing exclusive rights in this niche market would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement’s particular focus on a sophisticated and ongoing training system for diabetic eye screening signifies a targeted opportunity for businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, specialised medical training solutions. Such contracts not only provide immediate business growth but also position suppliers as key players in the healthcare training sector.

## Notice

Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) test and training (TAT) system. Ongoing provision of the Test and Training system within diabetic eye screening.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) test and training (TAT) system. Ongoing provision of the Test and Training system within diabetic eye screening.

### Procurement Information

One economic operator due to exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029625-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029625-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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