NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation

NHS England is to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for a potential tender of an NHS Cervical screening Self- sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service<br/>The aim of the service is to support the cervical screening programme in the ISE for self-sampling cervical screening devices.<br/>The ISE will be an ethically approved research study nested in the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme and It is anticipated that the ISE will commence in Autumn 2024. <br/>The provider of the self-sampling service model will be responsible for:<br/><br/>• self-sampling kit design (in line with NHS CSP requirements)<br/>• kit assembly (including printing of supplementary contents and labelling)<br/>• packaging and the accompanying kit instructions/letter<br/>• distribution to participants opting for a self-sample, through interface/download from Cervical Screening Administration Service or ISE portal/app<br/>• participant prompt/reminders<br/>• provision of addressed envelope/packaging for onward postage of completed kit to the laboratory<br/>• helpline for advice/replacement kits <br/><br/>The RFI and further documentation will be available on the from Thursday 24th August 2023 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the http://health.atamis.co.uk The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register.<br/>Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions.