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Sussex Pathology Network Managed Service Contract

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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29 Nov 2022 at 16:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Pathology Network is seeking a Managed Service Contract to provide a seamless Pathology Service across Sussex for a period of ten years, with a possible extension of up to seventeen years. The procurement method is selective, utilising a Competitive Dialogue process. The tender deadline is 6th January 2023, and the contract is scheduled to start on 1st May 2024, with an end date of 30th April 2041. The buying organisation, NHS Commercial Solutions, located in Dorking, England, is looking to enhance pathology services in the South East region.

This opportunity to bid for the Sussex Pathology Network Managed Service Contract is best suited for businesses that can offer expertise in pathology services. Companies with experience in providing diagnostic testing of blood samples, infectious diseases, and cellular pathology within the healthcare sector are well-placed to compete. The contract presents a long-term partnership opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to improving healthcare services in Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sussex Pathology Network Managed Service Contract

Notice Description

The Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) was initiated in 2020 incorporating UHSussex, ESHT and QVH. SPN is looking for a contract to support delivery of 'A seamless Pathology Service across Sussex, with the right test at the right time, every time - Delivered by a workforce that feel valued and inspired to deliver exemplary care. SPN operates across two acute and one specialist NHS Trusts. There are laboratories on seven sites stretching the breadth of Sussex from Hastings to Chichester and reaching up to the Surrey borders at East Grinstead. The pathology services provide diagnostic testing of Blood samples, infectious diseases and cellular pathology as well as providing the Mortuary Services to the Trusts. The Contract agreement will be let for a term of TEN (10) YEARS ONLY with the option to extend for further periods, provided that the total term of the agreement does not exceed SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS, which can include variations on the service including but not limited to pathology maintenance only services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9573689f-1348-4f65-9944-e9dde5da0a88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e81e58-7289-4b1e-baff-6662a9652e6b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2041 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
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
NHS Commercial Solutions
Contact Email
philip.spicer@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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