Planning

LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Dec 2020 at 09:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Dec 2020 at 09:16

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2020 at 17:14

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2020 at 17:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV," with plans to publish the tender on 21 December 2020. The procurement will focus on providing Pathology Services for testing and reporting on Sexual Health and HIV for patients in England, with an estimated value of £3,000,000. Key engagement activities are scheduled, including an engagement end date on 16 December 2020, allowing potential providers to prepare their submissions. Interested parties can express their interest via the e-Procurement messaging portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pathology sectors, particularly those specialising in sexual health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is aimed at diversifying service provision in this essential area. Companies capable of performing a range of STI tests, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and HIV among others, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, addressing the needs of Lincolnshire's healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) will be seeking a provider of Pathology Services for Sexual Health and HIV. The Contracting Authority aim to advertise the tender on 21 December 2020. This is to provide notice to the market that the procurement is being undertaken and to provide opportunity for providers to prepare ahead of the issue of tender documentation. Providers are also invited to express an interest by messaging the Contracting Authority via the e-Procurement portal messaging service - procontract.due-north.com. LCHS seek the provision of a Pathology Service for the testing and reporting of Sexual Health and HIV screening tests on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. Patient swabs will be undertaken by the LiSH service, which require collection from clinics and processing by the successful provider. This service 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 C * Non STI organisms such as Candida and Bacterial Vaginosis, streptococcus etc * Mycoplasma Genitalium * Lymphogranuloma Venereum The service will include the BASHH recommended tests for STIs (April 2019 or any subsequent update).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4811668-2e38-4180-bf5d-464ea6f23eb2
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
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2020Expired
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
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTHCARE SERVICES NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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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

Notice Documents

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