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Pathology provision to support an online sexually transmitted infections testing service

SOLENT NHS TRUST

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12 Jan 2024 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Solent NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of an online sexually transmitted infections testing service to The Doctor's Laboratory. The procurement involved a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, which has a value of £1,361,418.00 GBP, was signed on 1st January 2024. The service will support the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health service specification, with procurement motivated by the need to ensure online STI testing provision during the transition to a new integrated service starting on 1st April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering pathology services. Companies with expertise in online healthcare services, diagnostic sample processing, and patient results management may find this contract suitable. The award criteria primarily focused on price, providing a chance for competitive pricing strategies. Businesses interested in long-term healthcare service provisions and organisations capable of meeting the specified service requirements may benefit from participating in similar future procurements related to integrated sexual health services.

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Notice Title

Pathology provision to support an online sexually transmitted infections testing service

Notice Description

The STI pathology provision is part of the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health service specification commissioned by the respective Local Authorities (Head commissioners).<br/>The service provides the processing of diagnostic samples by laboratory. The online STI testing service is required to support the mandated open access sexual health services, which includes access to free STI testing and treatment and partner notification.<br/>The online STI testing service supports patients that do not attend the commissioned Sexual Health service in person and low risk asymptomatic patients that attend clinics.<br/>Services provided include:<br/>1) An online risk assessment tool enabling clients to request screening for HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. Hepatitis B cAB and Hepititis C antibodies for men who have sex with men.<br/>2) Full STI testing for anyone over the age of 16. 15-24-year-old for Chlamydia only testing.<br/>3) Provision and dispatch of postal STI kits. <br/>4) Results processing via a results management system and patient text messaging service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Solent NHS Trust are completing a Direct Award to The Doctor's Laboratory for the provision of an online sexually transmitted infections testing service for a period of 12 months. Additional information: Work is currently underway to bring together community and mental health services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight into a single NHS provider organisation from 01 April 2024.
When Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is created by certain statutory transactions taking effect on 01 April 2024 (subject to NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care approval), the relevant property and liabilities of the current authority (Solent NHS Trust) will transfer to the new organisation. Essentially, the only confirmed change to take effect from 01 April will be that the name of 'Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust' will appear where previously Solent NHS Trust would have been named'

Procurement Information

The current STI pathology contract and the overarching Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health contract are both due to expire on 31/03/2024. <br/>Following a recent procurement process, Solent NHS Trust has been awarded a new commissioning contract to deliver the Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health services for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton from 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2031 with the option for a 2-year extension. <br/>Recognising the need to mobilise the new Integrated Level 3 Sexual Health service, which requires significant transformation, Solent NHS Trust has considered the need to ensure clients have access to an online STI testing and kit ordering provision during the transition period. During 2024, Solent NHS Trust will be reviewing options for commissioning a long-term arrangement through a compliant process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations and/or the new Provider Selection Regime.<br/>It is therefore Solent NHS Trust's intention to award a 12-month contract to The Doctor's Laboratory. The contract value is based on cost and volume activity and is indicative. <br/>All communications should be made via the email address provided.<br/>If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the email address provided in the first instance within 10 days of the date of this Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042c95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001053-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,361,418 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 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
SOLENT NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@solent.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001233920

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO19 8BR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Thornhill
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DOCTORS LABORATORY

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