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New Chief Executive for NICE

We have just heard that NICE have announced the appointment of Dr Samantha Roberts as the next Chief Executive from February 2022. The current CEO, Gill Leng is retiring after 20 years at NICE and was BIVDA’s first contact with NICE in early discussions back in 2008 about the evaluation of IVDs. Sam Roberts was the original head of the…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2021
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Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Lab Medicine wins at the Association Awards UK

We send our congratulations to the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Lab Medicine team for winning the Best Digital Transformation award at this week's Association Awards UK 2021. They have been recognised for their outstanding new website, member's portal and CRM which has greatly improved the online experience of ACB members. The judges said: “This is an example of a well…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2021
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Christmas Opening and January Renewals

BIVDA will be closed for the Christmas period from Christmas Eve until Tuesday 4th January. Both Doris-Ann and Helen will be monitoring their own email addresses for any urgent issues, but the membership and enquiries email addresses won’t be regularly looked at. We are working normal hours until Christmas Eve, so please contact team members as usual. Doris-Ann will be…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2021
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Neutralising Antibodies PIN published on the ‘Find a Tender’ Service

The Department for Health and Social Care would like to make you aware of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) that has been published in the 'Find a Tender Service' (FTS) to undertake market engagement with suppliers regarding neutralising antibodies. The Department is interested in engaging with the emerging market through expressions of interest prior to the publication of a contract…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2021
Procurement Working PartyProcurement Working Party Archive

Procurement Working Party – 7 December 2021

We held our last Procurement Working Party meeting of 2021 this week. An external trainer, Ian Chamberlain delivered a masterclass on "Gaining Virtual Access". Since 2002, Ian has been hired by more than 70 life science companies, plus numerous doctors’ groups and the NHS. His specialisation is in helping suppliers speak to their customers in a more productive way. This…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2021
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Covid-19 Desktop Validation – BIVDA Update

The letter sent by BIVDA on behalf of members has been escalated with UKHSA separately to the team conducting the CTDA process. We have spoken directly to the procurement and market engagement teams, and our concerns have been acknowledged, but with no indication of a resolution at this stage. We have made it very clear that we expect a formal…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2021
Export Working PartyExport Working Party Archive

Presentation to be held next Thursday on the Chinese IVD industry & its future developments

The China Association of In Vitro Diagnostics (CAIVD) will be presenting an 'Overview of the Chinese IVD Industry & its future developments' to BIVDA members next Thursday 16 December at 9.30AM. The presentation is primarily aimed at members of BIVDA's Export Working Party, however any member is welcome to attend. Carolyn Eychenne, CAIVD International Liaison Officer & CACLP Business Development…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
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BIVDA supports women in STEM through the ‘COVID Unsung Heroes Awards’

The 'COVID Unsung Heroes Awards' is an initiative being led to spotlight the extraordinary contribution made by women in the STEM space during the COVID-19 pandemic. BIVDA is delighted to support this excellent opportunity to recognise the efforts of women during these unprecedented times who strove to help improve lives and health outcomes. There are several award categories for these…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
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