Tender

LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is initiating a tender for the provision of Pathology Services specifically for Sexual Health and HIV testing. This contract, valued at approximately £3,000,000, is classified under the Pathology services category within the health services industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting bids set for 8 February 2021. The successful bidder will be expected to provide services starting from 1 June 2021, continuing until 31 May 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in pathology and sexual health testing. Companies that provide diagnostic services, laboratory processing, and health screening are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement procedure allows for a broad range of providers to participate, making this an excellent chance for innovative health service providers to expand their market presence within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority seeks the provision of a Pathology Service for the processing and reporting of Sexual Health and HIV screening tests on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. Tests will be undertaken by the LiSH service following which the Pathology Service will undertake collection, delivery, processing and reporting to LiSH. This specification sets out the minimum requirements of this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Pathology Service will include the BASHH recommended tests for STIs: (April 2019 or any subsequent update) - https://www.bashh.org/about-bashh/publications/standards-for-the-management-of-stis/ A three year contract will be let by the Contracting Authority for the provision of this service, with the option to extend by up to one year (3+1). There is no guarantee of activity in the provision of this service. The estimated value of the services is based on the full estimated value of the opportunity should the contract extension be exercised by the Contracting Authority. This procurement is subject to the "Light Touch Regime" as described within Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as a Schedule 3 service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0288e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000405-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Wilson
Contact Email
kelly.wilson@ulh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522308686

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
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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