Published date: 1 February 2023

This notice was replaced on 13 April 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 13 April 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£45,000

Procurement reference

BLACKDARW001-DN654250-72087217

Published date

1 February 2023

Closing date

15 February 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The overall aim of the Community Genetics Service is to improve awareness of genetics amongst the community and professionals, and ensure families affected receive the correct specialist support. The provider will develop a network of community champions and other associated initiatives to improve community awareness of this complex issue, including support services and referral pathways. This will include referrals into the regional Genetic Counselling Service which enable families at risk to make more informed reproductive choices and improve health outcomes.


About the buyer

Contact name

Aysha Mulla

Address

Floor 4
Duke Street
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
England

Telephone

+44 1254585774

Email

aysha.mulla@blackburn.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/