Down’s Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

Concepts

• leeds
• medical analysis
• syndrome screening quality assurance support service
• dqass
• screening
• a down’s syndrome screening quality assurance support service
• a clinical statistical support service
• assurance
• syndrome
• independent audits

Location

Leeds

Description

NHS England Vaccination and Screening (V&S) (the Programme) are looking for a supplier for the provision of a Down’s Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS). The service will be a clinical statistical support service to support the Down’s syndrome (T21) Edwards’ syndrome (T18) and Patau’s syndrome (T13) screening programme by providing independent audits of screening laboratory and ultrasound data in a standardised and statistically valid format. The service will be led by and include staff who are statisticians and are experts, experienced and knowledgeable in the complexity of screening for these conditions.

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend up to a further period(s) of up to 12 months (maximum term- 3 years)

CPV Codes

• 85148000 - Medical analysis services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.