Planning

GP Pathology Direct Access

IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Aug 2019 at 13:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Aug 2019 at 13:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GP Pathology Direct Access" is currently in the planning stage, being managed by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group. This initiative is focused on the healthcare industry, specifically targeting pathology services in the East of England, UK. The important milestones include an engagement end date set for 5th September 2019, with a deadline for comments on the draft specification required by 12:00 noon on 3rd September 2019. Interested providers are invited to review the draft documentation available on the In-tend e-procurement portal and engage in discussions with the Commissioners.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the pathology services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion Testing, Microbiology, and Immunology services. Companies that are capable of meeting regulatory requirements and logistic demands, and those with experience in demand management techniques, would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging in the face-to-face meetings on 5th September 2019 can also provide valuable insights and networking prospects with the Commissioners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP Pathology Direct Access

Notice Description

NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk, NHS West Suffolk and NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups (the Commissioners) are currently reviewing the GP Direct Access Pathology Specification to support local GPs and patients within the Integrated Care System. The following Pathology Services are included in the contract Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion Testing, Microbiology and Immunology. As part of the review the Commissioners are seeking opinion on the specification and are inviting interested providers to review and comment on the draft document. The draft specification is freely available within the following e-procurement portal: https://intendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home The Commissioners request that interested parties review and comment on the following areas regarding the draft specification, which is available on the link above: - Regulatory requirements; - Consultant Pathologist scope; - Demand management techniques which could be included; - Logistic requirements - Any other comments which you believe the Commissioners should be aware of. The Commissioners are also inviting interested providers to meet face to face to discuss the specification and any comments made on a one to one basis. These meeting will take place on the 5th September 2019. If you would like to register your organisation for these meetings please send a correspondence through the In-tend portal, and further details will be provided. In order to review the documentation you will need to register on the intend procurement portal and express an interest in the GP Direct Access Pathology Service which can be found on the tenders - current tab, this will in turn release the documentation for download. The Commissioners request that comments on the documentation are received by 12:00 (noon) 3rd September 2019, as a correspondence through the in-tend procurement portal. Comments are requested prior to the face to face meeting to give the Commissioners time to consider the information, which will make the face to face meeting more productive. The purpose of this PIN is to invite interested providers to contact the Commissioners. This PIN is not commencing a procurement process, any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. The Commissioners are not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in this process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7743de-5401-4f75-ae22-127e2d14d1f2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G
Contact Name
Jane Garnett
Contact Email
jane.garnett@suffolk.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01473 770195

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

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