Tender

Pathology and Transportation of Specimens

BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Oct 2019 at 12:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the "Pathology and Transportation of Specimens" tender, which includes three lots: pathology testing, transportation of specimens, and services that combine both. The contract is classified under transport services and pathology services, with a total value of £750,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 11 October 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 November 2019. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2025, with delivery required in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services and transportation logistics. Companies that can provide comprehensive testing and efficient specimen transport capabilities will be well-suited to compete. Given the specialised nature of these services, larger organisations with established processes in healthcare logistics and diagnostics may have an advantage, though innovative SMEs and service providers able to demonstrate a commitment to quality and compliance could also find a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology and Transportation of Specimens

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Pathology Services only This lot is for a supplier to provide the pathology testing of samples they receive from the Trust. Included in the spec is list of Tests and also the quantity's of 2017/2018. Also KPI's have been listed in the specification document. Lot 2 - Pathology Services and Transportation of Specimens/Samples only This lot is for a supplier to provide the pathology testing of specimens/samples and for the transportation of the specimens/samples to go to the Pathology provider location. Lot 3 - Transportation of Specimens/Samples only This lot is for Transportation of Samples/Specimens from the Trust locations to the Pathology Provider location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79d7fa97-1fad-4bda-8f7b-438496e5ba8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e194ba-5208-451f-a2d4-bed1840bebaf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 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
BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 3RB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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