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Expressions of Interest for Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service for GP-requested Phlebotomy for Patients Registered within Southern Derbyshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Nov 2017 at 15:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2017 at 14:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service, inviting expressions of interest from qualified providers. The service aims to cater to patients registered within Southern Derbyshire and may include young adults aged over 13. The engagement deadline for interested parties is set for 23rd February 2018, with a pre-qualification questionnaire due by noon on 15th September 2017. The procurement, classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000), focuses on enhancing patient access and experience through a more localised service delivery model. The provision will involve three distinct lots, including community and central city locations.

This tender presents a potential opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in phlebotomy and related fields. Providers with experience in community health services, efficient logistics, and patient management will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The market testing will help the commissioning group gauge interest in these services, thus allowing businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a partnership that improves patient care in Southern Derbyshire. Engaging with this procurement could lead to expansion and growth opportunities in the healthcare sector for interested providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service for GP-requested Phlebotomy for Patients Registered within Southern Derbyshire

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG) are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service for GP-requested phlebotomy for patients registered within Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group. Although this service is advertised as an Adult Phlebotomy Service, young adults over the age of 13 may attend the service if providers deem the patient to meet the requirements as set out under the 'Gillick competence' principles. LOT 3 also includes a small facility for children aged 24 months -12 years. (See information below) The current provision of service is delivered by 3 individual Lots which include:- * LOT 1 - Community Settings * LOT 2 - Central Derby City Location * LOT 3 - Afternoon/Evenings and Weekend Provision plus Children's Appointment Service Patients will access the phlebotomy service via a Primary Care Health Professional completing the appropriate request form and the service will be provided by a trained phlebotomist. Please note this service is for venepuncture only. The key aims and objectives identified by the Commissioners will include; * To work in partnership with the organisation who provides courier and pathology services for phlebotomy. * To ensure appropriate resources are available in the community to undertake Phlebotomy. * Secure Phlebotomy services closer to home * Improve access and choice for individuals * Improve equitable access to phlebotomy services across Southern Derbyshire * Provide a cost effective service * Reduce duplication of tests e.g. due to spoilt tests * Improve patient experience * Minimise contracting arrangements * Minimise patient waiting time * Reduce patient travel time * Reduce anxiety to patients * Improve access to phlebotomy to patients attending outpatients * Enable staff to spend more time with patients * Reduce stress levels to staff, enhancing the service to patients * Appropriate communications of service availability to services users The aim of the expression of interest exercise is to: 1. Support the CCGs informed decision making on the potential options on the future re-commissioning of these services. 2. To help refine the commissioning and procurement approach and; 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market in delivering the 3 services. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Bidders who have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. Additional information: You can express an interest in this expressions of interest exercise by registering your organisation on the Bravo website: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk The pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) reference is pqq_418 - Expressions of Interest for Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service for GP-requested Phlebotomy for Patients Registered within Southern Derbyshire. Once registered, please complete the questions in the qualification envelope which asks providers to give details about your organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. The deadline for submitting a response to this expression of interest is 12pm (noon) on 15th September 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-742455b7-9d60-45ef-9e69-c9e3764c0680
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a97443e-3b9f-483d-88c6-afc84a2c9b7a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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