Planning

Request for Information: Direct Access Pathology for Hounslow GPs

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

18 Aug 2017 at 13:39

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Aug 2017 at 13:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for re-commissioning Direct Access Pathology Services aimed at serving its 306,745 registered patients across 49 GP practices in London. The contract, titled "Request for Information: Direct Access Pathology for Hounslow GPs," is set to be awarded following market engagement that concludes on 23rd February 2018. HCCG aims to consolidate service provision to a single provider at a cost of less than £3 million per year, with services expected to commence on 1st April 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in pathology. Companies that can enhance service offerings with flexible arrangements for specimen pickups and provide comprehensive consultant advice solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Interested providers are encouraged to engage in the process by completing the attached questionnaire, demonstrating market capability and interest in delivering innovative pathology services that align with HCCG's goals for efficiency and improved patient care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information: Direct Access Pathology for Hounslow GPs

Notice Description

NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) is considering its procurement options for re-commissioning GP Direct Access Pathology Services for its 306,745 registered patients and 49 GP practices. The HCCG currently commissions GP Direct Access Pathology for around 2.1m tests/year from two providers. The HCCG seeks to secure these tests at less than PS3m per year from 1st April 2018 through consolidating service provision to a single provider. Within the cost envelope of the service, HCCG would expect the provider to deliver an increase in the number of tests year on year and deliver the following service enhancements: * More flexible specimen pickup arrangements, including late afternoon pickups, and potential for evening pickups and weekend pickups to meet primary care needs and the care closer to home agenda. * Better access for GPs to access pathology consultant advice and guidance, perhaps through introduction of a question and advice chat room with a contracted response time. * Ensure that CCG continues to receive value for money with a regular benchmarking process to ensure contracted test prices are priced at the market rates to reflect technology advancement. Further information on the proposed service is available in the draft service specification. HCCG wishes to commission the new pathology service to begin from 1ST April 2018, potentially with a phased mobilisation process, following a procurement process that will conclude by December 2017. HCCG is considering offering a contract with initial term of 5 years with the potential to extend for a maximum further 3 years on a yearly basis, subject to an annual review of performance. HCCG wishes to engage with providers of Pathology Services to seek their views on the attached draft service specification and understand market willingness and capability to bid for the new service. Additional information: Organisations interested in the provision of pathology services are encouraged to complete the attached engagement questionnaire, to be returned by email to greg_reide@nhs.net by 5pm on 1st September 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d648ed55-bc5f-4937-90be-881cfd697695
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

85111800 - Pathology services

85140000 - Miscellaneous 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
18 Aug 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
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2YR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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