The Supply Of Point Of Care Testing (Poct) For NHS Health Checks Delivered In GP Surgeries In Medway

Medway Council Public Health team are seeking a provider of point of care testing (POCT) devices to GP surgeries who are engaged with the NHS Health Check programme in Medway. The proposed solution must include:

• 54 POCT devices to be supplied to GP Practices (number includes branch sites)

• Devices to provide total cholesterol (TC) and TC/HLD ratio readings, as a minimum

• Initial distribution/delivery of devices within agreed timescales

• Initial delivery to include the required consumables for at least 20 tests

• Initial training on use of the device to be provided to practice staff within agreed timescales

• Provision of manufacturer's instructions for use and guidance on maintaining the machine

• On-going technical support for the duration of the contract

• On-going training support for the duration of the contract

• Clear process for accessing technical and training support (e.g. service desk, telephone number, email address)

• Processes for re-ordering of consumables

• Internal quality control checks, to include a minimum of a daily 'go, no go' test

• IQC record keeping/log sheets provided

• All 54 devices to be registered with an External Quality Assurance Scheme

Out of Scope

• Blood glucose/ HbA1c testing

• Record keeping

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice