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DCH-UK Health & Security Agency

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jul 2024 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust issuing a tender for microbiology diagnostic services in the UK. The title of the contract is "DCH-UK Health & Security Agency" under the main procurement category of services within the pathology services industry. The contract is planned to be awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The intention to award notice has been issued, with a standstill period for provider representations before the formal award. The contract value is approximately £110,305.00, with services scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in pathology services to compete for providing microbiology diagnostic services to the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Companies experienced in virology, serology, molecular analysis, and clinical advice are well-suited to bid for this contract. Understanding the procurement stage is crucial, as providers need to navigate the limited procurement process efficiently to meet the anticipated service start date and duration specified in the contract. Engaging with decision-makers within the given deadline is essential for potential providers to showcase their capability and expertise in delivering high-quality pathology services.

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Notice Title

DCH-UK Health & Security Agency

Notice Description

Microbiology diagnostic services for virology, serology, molecular & clinical advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microbiology diagnostic services for virology, serology, molecular & clinical advice .
Intending to award to an existing provider following direct award process C.
Approx Value of contract PS110,305.00
Date of the services to be provided- 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025

Procurement Information

There is an existing provider for the healthcare services, and their contract is ending. The proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably as per the tests in Regulation 6 Sections 5,10,11,&12. The authority is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard and therefore the authority is not required to follow Direct Award Processes A or B.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047da6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021782-2024
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
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jackie Garland
Contact Email
jackie.garland@dchft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305254476

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER, DORSET
Postcode
DT1 2JY
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

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