Published date: 11 October 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 15 October 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

  • Pathology services - 85111800

Location of contract

LS2 7PD

Procurement reference

CF-0405500D0O000000rwimUAA1

Published date

11 October 2021

Closing date

15 October 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NHS England & Improvement are currently defining the procurement strategy for the Hepatitis C National Testing Portal and wish to engage suppliers as part of pre-market engagement. The Hepatitis C programme aims to achieve elimination in England by the WHO target of 2030 and has a UK government ambition to achieve this by 2025. There are 22 Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) covering England who are responsible for case finding and treating people with Hepatitis C. At risk groups have been identified and are being prioritised for remote (at home) testing and treatment services. , However they all have different user needs, digital capability and understanding of Hepatitis C. These groups need to be able to order tests, receive results, treatment and have any at risk contacts traced to prevent spread of infection.

The following service is to be procured:
a) Web portal to allow people at risk to order a postal HCV test, with lab processing and results notification system.
b) Clinic booking via the web portal to allow Hepatitis C positive people to access treatment (includes community outreach clinics and van visits).
c) Contact tracing i) to allow people to anonymously notify others via the portal that they have been inadvertently exposed e.g. by autogenerated text and e-mail ii) by suitably experienced members of staff gathering contacts from the person diagnosed with Hepatitis C and following up the 'contacts' to offer Hepatitis C screening within a set protocol (e.g. 4 attempts to contact over 2 months) Ideally one company is required to support all 3 elements.


The portal can be accessed here:
https://health-family.force.com/login?


1) Click on the 'Sign-Up' button to create an account as needed.
2) Register for the relevant opportunity once logged in: 'Hepatitis C National Testing Portal'
3) You can submit questions through the messaging function in the system.

Once you are registered you will be able to access a Draft Statement of Requirements and a set of Engagement Questions that NHS England & Improvement are looking for supplier feedback on. Feedback is required by the 15th October 2021.

Note if you have already registered interest n this project previously you do not need to re-register.

About the buyer

Contact name

Anita Pannu

Address

Quarry House
Leeds
LS2 7PD
GB

Email

anita.pannu@nhs.net