Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20163638
Proficiency Testing Services for Blood Bank Subsection (2027) for INSPQ
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 22, 2026
Identifier
20163638
NAICS
541380
This opportunity involves the procurement of proficiency testing services for the Blood Bank Subsection of the External Quality Assessment Program (PEEQ) managed by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ). - Government Buyer: - Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), responsible for provincial laboratory quality programs - OEMs and Vendors: - IQMH (Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare) is the only vendor mentioned - Services Requested: - Proficiency testing services for the Blood Bank Subsection - Dispatch of testing materials to participating laboratories - Analysis of laboratory results - Production of individual and summary performance reports - Secure web hosting of results and reports - Sharing of performance data with the PEEQ team - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Provider must hold ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation for proficiency testing - Services must cover all priority analyses (levels 1 and 2) as defined by the program - Registration periods must be compatible with the program's schedule - Comprehensive and timely reporting is required - No specific products or part numbers are listed; the procurement is strictly for specialized laboratory proficiency testing services
Description
The INSPQ intends to contract IQMH for proficiency testing services for the Blood Subsection of the External Quality Assessment Program (PEEQ) for 2027. This includes sending materials for testing, analyzing results, producing performance reports, secure web hosting of results and reports, and sharing performance data with the PEEQ team. The program is guided by the Hematology and Blood Bank Quality Assurance Committee and prioritizes analyses based on clinical relevance and strategic importance. Essential criteria include ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation and the ability to evaluate all prioritized analyses. The contract duration is 12 months and the procurement method is an Advance Contract Award Notice.