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Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2024 at 08:26

Tender Notice
Award

25 Jul 2024 at 12:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting, specifically within the pathology services industry category. The contract's term is from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025, with an estimated value of £350,000 and includes an option to extend for an additional year if performance criteria are met. The contracting process is in the "Award" stage and utilises the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the regulations set forth by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method used is a direct award through PSR Process C. The histopathology services will be provided at the Poundbury Cancer Institute located in Dorchester, UK. The standstill period started on 25 July 2024 and any representations by providers should be submitted by 7 August 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology and related services to expand their portfolios and establish a partnership with a significant healthcare provider. Companies that demonstrate high-quality service delivery, innovation, and value for money are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the criteria weighted largely towards quality and innovation (50%) as well as integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (15%), businesses that excel in these areas could benefit significantly. Additionally, there is a focus on social value and cost-efficiency, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs and other businesses capable of meeting these comprehensive service requirements and performance benchmarks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Poundbury Cancer Institute, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using Process C. The contract is for the provision of outsourced histopathology reporting. The contract term is for one year, from 01/08/2024 to 30/07/2025. The estimated value is PS300,000. An option to extend for a further one year has been included, if the incumbent supplier can demonstrate it still meets the required service level criteria and fulfills the guidelines associated with Process C.
As shown in the disclosed criteria, the main criterion is Quality. "Quality and Innovation" is weighted at 50% as the key objective is maintaining a high-quality service. The other elements of quality-led criteria total a further 40% of the weighting. Value in terms of cost has been weighted 10%, because maintaining the quality of the service is the main objective of this award. The Trust has measured the incumbent supplier's current and likely future performance against the criteria and confirm their recommendation to make a direct award via Process C

Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 07/08/2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'. Great Western Hospitals (GWH) intends to observe a standstill period of 8 working days as per the guidelines. Once this is complete, subject to a non-receipt of representations from other providers, the contract will be awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POUNDBURY CANCER CENTRE LTD

Further Information

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