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External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service

Provision of external quality assurance schemes for the full range of genomic tests listed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory, including Whole Genome Sequencing. Providers must demonstrate capability to deliver the entire scope of requirements to support NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs in maintaining quality standards for testing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

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Awarded value
£2.4m
As published
Published
30 October 2025
Awarded
1 April 2026
UK Neqas
Contract length
24 months
Ends 31 March 2028

What the contract covers

Service

Provision of UKAS-accredited external quality assessment services for genomic testing, analysis, and reporting within the NHS Genomic Medicine Service.

  • Provide an NHS Genomic Medicine Service External Quality Assessment service for the tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory services across England
  • Provide external quality assurance schemes, UKAS-accredited or newly developed pilots offered in compliance with ISO 17043, to assure the quality of testing, analysis, interpretation and reporting of tests prescribed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory, including Whole Genome Sequencing

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service
Initial term
24 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
36 months
Contract dates
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
Certifications asked for
UKAS-accredited, ISO 17043
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
85100000

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NHS England

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/2827589/external-quality-assessment-eqa-service
Buyer reference
C397948
Last checked
5 November 2026

NHS England. External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service. Contract award, 30 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2827589/external-quality-assessment-eqa-service (accessed 5 November 2026).