Tender

Managed Service Contract for Pathology Services

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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13 Dec 2022 at 18:37

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29 Nov 2022 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) is looking to procure a Managed Service Contract for Pathology Services, spanning two acute and one specialist NHS Trusts. The contract aims to provide seamless pathology services across Sussex, offering diagnostic testing and mortuary services. The buying organisation, NHS Commercial Solutions, is overseeing this tender in the services category. The contract duration is initially set for 10 years, with potential extensions up to 17 years. The procurement is in the Selective stage, following a Competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender period ending on 6th January 2023.

This tender for pathology services presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those specializing in pathology services, diagnostic testing, and mortuary services. Companies with experience in providing healthcare solutions within the Sussex region would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method includes written and electronic submission, with a second stage involving successive reduction and no negotiation necessary. The contract involves multiple NHS Trusts, creating the potential for long-term relationships and sustained business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Managed Service Contract for Pathology Services

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 10 year contract with option to extend for up to a further 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035295-2022
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 procedure with negotiation
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
£900,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£1,100,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Additional Buyers

EAST SUSSEX HOSPITAL

QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL

THE TRUSTS HAVE NOT YET DETERMINED WHETHER THEY WISH FOR ONE TRUST TO HOLD A SINGLE CONTRACT WITH THE PREFERRED SUPPLIER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND THE OTHER TRUSTS, OR WHETHER EACH TRUST WILL ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PREFERRED SUPPLIER. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE SET OUT IN THE PROCUREMEN

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SUSSEX

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
philip.spicer@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1306646816

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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Ratton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

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