Planning

Stockport Blood Sciences Pathology Managed Service

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

29 Mar 2021 at 23:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, represented by HealthTrust Europe LLP, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Managed Laboratory Service Contract for Blood Services. This contract will cover pathology services offered from Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, UK. The total value of the contract is estimated at £6 million. A supplier engagement day is scheduled for 6th May 2021, with expressions of interest due by 30th April 2021. The procurement will likely utilise the Competitive Dialogue award procedure, and potential bidders should expect further discussions regarding the inclusion of additional laboratories in alignment with forthcoming NHSi Pathology Networks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services or laboratory equipment. Companies that provide reagents, installation services, and maintenance for pathology equipment will find a strong fit here. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to expand their client base within the health sector, particularly those looking to establish long-term partnerships as a primary managed service provider or as part of a third-party service provision. The strategic nature of this procurement also encourages innovative solutions and collaboration opportunities among bidders.

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Notice Title

Stockport Blood Sciences Pathology Managed Service

Notice Description

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Services is seeking a partner to implement a Managed Laboratory Service Contract for Blood Services that will include the provision of maintenance and replacement of pathology equipment, associated connectivity and the supply of consumables, associated items, chemicals and reagents. The Trust will contract with a single managed service provider to manage all aspects of the contract, including third party providers. Stockport Pathology Services are offered from Stepping Hill Hospital, providing a wide range of analytical and advisory services to inpatients, outpatients and other patients in the community. Due to the potential establishment of NHSi Pathology Networks across England, additional laboratories may be subject to inclusion within the Managed Service Contract throughout the term. The impact of the expansion of the Pathology Services in line with these Networks will be discussed with Bidders during the procurement. It is anticipated that Blood Science disciplines of Pathology will be covered by this procurement, including, but not limited to, Biochemistry, Immunoassay, Haematology, Coagulation, pre-analytics and post-analytics. Stockport intend to procure the supply installation and maintenance of the pathology services equipment. We will explore with participants the various service provision options that may be available to Stockport and this information will be used to prepare the specification and inform the choice of award procedure. We currently anticipate using the Competitive Dialogue award procedure. To assist in the strategic direction of the procurement and overall solution, Stockport Pathology will be holding a supplier day on 6th May 2021. Please send your expression of interest to diagnostics@htepg.com by 30th April 2021; further details will be released closer to the time. All expressions of interest should include whether bidders will be bidding as a Primary Managed Service Provider or part of the contract as a Third Party. All suppliers will be invited to take part in the supplier day; there will be a presentation and group Q&A session for all suppliers. Primary Managed Service Providers will be invited to 30-min individual Q&A sessions with the stakeholders. These Q&A sessions will not be open to Third Party suppliers as they will not be the contracting party. The supplier engagement will be held in accordance with Regulation 40 & 41 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Services is seeking a partner to implement a Managed Laboratory Service Contract for Blood Services that will include the provision of maintenance and replacement of pathology equipment, associated connectivity and the supply of consumables, associated items, chemicals and reagents. The Trust will contract with a single managed service provider to manage all aspects of the contract, including third party providers. Stockport Pathology Services are offered from Stepping Hill Hospital, providing a wide range of analytical and advisory services to inpatients, outpatients and other patients in the community. Due to the potential establishment of NHSi Pathology Networks across England, additional laboratories may be subject to inclusion within the Managed Service Contract throughout the term. The impact of the expansion of the Pathology Services in line with these Networks will be discussed with Bidders during the procurement. It is anticipated that Blood Science disciplines of Pathology will be covered by this procurement, including, but not limited to, Biochemistry, Immunoassay, Haematology, Coagulation, pre-analytics and post-analytics. Stockport intend to procure the supply installation and maintenance of the pathology services equipment. We will explore with participants the various service provision options that may be available to Stockport and this information will be used to prepare the specification and inform the choice of award procedure. We currently anticipate using the Competitive Dialogue award procedure. To assist in the strategic direction of the procurement and overall solution, Stockport Pathology will be holding a supplier day on 6th May 2021. Please send your expression of interest to diagnostics@htepg.com by 30th April 2021; further details will be released closer to the time. All expressions of interest should include whether bidders will be bidding as a Primary Managed Service Provider or part of the contract as a Third Party. All suppliers will be invited to take part in the supplier day; there will be a presentation and group Q&A session for all suppliers. Primary Managed Service Providers will be invited to 30-min individual Q&A sessions with the stakeholders. These Q&A sessions will not be open to Third Party suppliers as they will not be the contracting party. The supplier engagement will be held in accordance with Regulation 40 & 41 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a0b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006466-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hannah Nicholls
Contact Email
diagnostics@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+44 08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, 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

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