Tender

LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 17:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is seeking to procure a Pathology Service for Sexual Health and HIV screening tests, specifically processed on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. The procurement falls under the category of health services, with a total estimated value of £3,000,000, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender was published on 8th January 2021, with submissions due by 8th February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and may extend for an additional year, concluding on 31st March 2025. This tender follows the open procedure within the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for businesses specialising in pathology and healthcare services, particularly those capable of managing a wide range of sexually transmitted infection tests, as detailed in the tender specifications. Businesses that focus on health services, possess the necessary operational capabilities to handle the logistics of collection and reporting, and align with the BASHH standards for management of STIs would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it also encourages local businesses to participate and grow within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority seeks the provision of a Pathology Service for the processing and reporting of Sexual Health and HIV screening tests on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. Tests will be undertaken by the LiSH service following which the Pathology Service will undertake collection, delivery, processing and reporting to LiSH. This specification sets out the minimum requirements of this service. This service will primarily cover screening for the following tests: * Chlamydia (NB There is a separate contract for online Chlamydia Screening for 15-24 year olds) * Gonorrhoea * Trichomonas * Herpes * Syphilis * HIV * Blood borne Viruses eg Hep A, Hep B and Hep CNon STI organisms such as Candida and Bacterial Vaginosis, streptococcus etc * Mycoplasma Genitalium * Lymphogranuloma Venereum The Pathology Service will include the BASHH recommended tests for STIs: (April 2019 or any subsequent update) - https://www.bashh.org/about-bashh/publications/standards-for-the-management-of-stis/ A three year contract will be let by the Contracting Authority for the provision of this service, with the option to extend by up to one year (3+1). There is no guarantee of activity in the provision of this service. The estimated value of the services is based on the full value of the opportunity should the contract extension be exercised by the Contracting Authority. This procurement is subject to the "Light Touch Regime" as described within Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as a Schedule 3 service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61189864-5bfa-4dfd-a331-f005b6744746
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

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