Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Kaysha Maynard
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No