Award

UKAS Accreditation

SOUTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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16 Jun 2023 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Health & Social Care Trust has awarded a contract for UKAS Accreditation to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with the main procurement category being services in the industry of Pathology services. The procurement method used was limited with the method details being Negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The Trust justified the lack of competition by citing technical reasons and relying on Regulation 32 (Bii).

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those involved in Pathology services, to collaborate with the Southern Health & Social Care Trust. Businesses with expertise in UKAS accreditation or related services would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities with the Trust. The contract value is £189,050 in GBP, and the contract was signed on 16th June 2023, indicating a recent and active engagement for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

UKAS Accreditation

Notice Description

Direct award as UKAS is the UK National Accreditation body.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award as UKAS is the UK National Accreditation body.

Procurement Information

UKAS is the recognised sole supplier of Pathology Accreditation in the UK. The Trust are seeking to rely on Regulation 32 (Bii) where competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017227-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Kelly
Contact Email
paulr.kelly@southerntrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2837566153

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT63 5QQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Kernan
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE

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