External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service

Location

London

Description

This is a DAP A for an existing service following a Market Engagement exercise.

Total Quantity or Scope

The NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) Service Specification requires each NHS GLH to:The NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub(GLH) Service Specification requires each NHS GLH to:• Deliver the genomic tests which are prescribed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory (the Directory);• Participate and achieve satisfactory performance in UKAS-accredited (or newly developed pilots offered incompliance with ISO 17043) external quality assurance schemes to assure the quality of testing, analysis, interpretation and reporting of tests prescribed in the Directory, including Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).An award has been made following Direct Award Process A. The service started on 1st April 2026 for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Commissioner’s discretion. The total contract value of £2,400,000.00 includes the 1 year option to extend.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend the contract beyond the initial term for an additional 1 year.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

These contract awards are being made under the Direct Award Process A

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.Decision makers: National Commissioning Group (NCG) DATEXXXXX