Tender

T192 Provision of a Single Centre Sample Referral solution for Path Links Pathology Service

NOE-CPC

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Tender

12 Jul 2018 at 08:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NOE-CPC is seeking tenders for the contract titled "T192 Provision of a Single Centre Sample Referral solution for Path Links Pathology Service." This procurement falls under the pathology services category, aimed at streamlining test referrals across multiple hospitals in Lincolnshire, including major sites in Grimsby, Goole, Grantham, Lincoln, Boston, and Scunthorpe. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 13th August 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 14th September 2018 and will last until 13th September 2021. This open procurement method is above the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in pathology services and operational efficiencies within healthcare. Companies that can handle a substantial volume of test referrals and demonstrate an ability to consolidate services effectively would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with relevant expertise and technology solutions, are encouraged to participate, leveraging this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T192 Provision of a Single Centre Sample Referral solution for Path Links Pathology Service

Notice Description

Path Links is the Pathology service provider for the two hospital Trusts Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS FT (NLaG) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULH). The service covers 7 hospitals throughout Lincolnshire (Diana, Princess of Wales hospital (Grimsby), Goole District Hospital (Goole), Grantham and District Hospital (Grantham), Lincoln County Hospital (Lincoln), Pilgrim Hospital (Boston), Scunthorpe General Hospital (Scunthorpe). This also includes all primary care providers within the county. Pathology services have been rationalised and consolidated across the hospital sites but there are still a substantial number of test requests that are not analysed within Path Links and are referred out to other service providers. The current volume of referred tests is circa 25,707 to multiple service providers across the country. The intention is to consolidate these tests to one service provider. The list is not exhaustive and additional tests may be included with mutual agreement from both parties. Additional information: Documentation is available via the In-Tend website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64d00a5a-76b5-4027-8a45-9712253e41b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4933db9-9996-42f8-b17d-4e8085b300ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2018 - 13 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOE-CPC
Contact Name
Daniel Rickett
Contact Email
d.rickett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
03033 305265

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN33 2BA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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