Tender

Pathology Referral Testing and Pathology Reporting Services

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")

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Tender

20 Dec 2017 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting as an agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, is currently initiating a tender for the "Pathology Referral Testing and Pathology Reporting Services". This procurement falls within the health services sector, specifically focusing on pathology services. The tender is being conducted through a selective procedure and is set to close on 18 January 2018. The contract is valued at £5,000,000, and the services will be available to NHS bodies and Participating Authorities throughout the United Kingdom. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 May 2018 and conclude by 30 April 2021, covering various lots related to pathology testing and reporting.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory services, medical testing, and pathology reporting. Businesses that meet industry standards, notably ISO 15189, and are equipped to handle both routine and specialised pathology tests may find this tender particularly suitable. The framework agreement aims to establish a partnership with suppliers who demonstrate capability in comprehensive testing services, thereby creating openings for innovation and collaboration within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Referral Testing and Pathology Reporting Services

Notice Description

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Referral Laboratory Testing and Histopathology Reporting Services. The Services will include sample collection, test requesting, transportation, testing and electronic reporting for a comprehensive range of routine and esoteric tests and histopathology samples. The Service Provider, and all sub-contractors, must operate in line with all appropriate guidelines and accreditations, including ISO 15189. The service must be available to NHS bodies and other Participating Authorities across the United Kingdom. The framework agreement will be split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Routine and Esoteric Pathology Testing Lot 2 - Genetic and Genomic Tests Lot 3 - Toxicology Testing Lot 4 - Cytology Screening and Testing Lot 5 - Histopathology Reporting Additional information: TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Framework Agreement is appended to the ISIT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Framework Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9525315-e3c2-4758-bde4-5e12d29fb0e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 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
HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")
Contact Name
Demelza Leadbetter
Contact Email
demelza.leadbetter@htepg.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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