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Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Aug 2024 at 10:07

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25 Jul 2024 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £350,000, is set to run from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year. This contract falls within the Pathology Services industry category and was awarded through a direct award process. The procurement stage for this contract is now complete, and it followed the guidelines of Process C under the PSR. The initial announcement for intention to award was made on 25th July 2024, and the standstill period ended on 7th August 2024. The services will be delivered in the UK region, specifically at the Poundbury Cancer Institute in Dorchester.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in pathology and histopathology services. The direct award method indicates a stable and ongoing relationship with quality-focused evaluation criteria, making it an attractive opportunity for established providers who can demonstrate high standards of service. Businesses with a strong track record in quality and innovation, as well as those capable of integrating, collaborating, and delivering sustainable services, are well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category. The procurement criteria highlight a focus on maintaining high-quality service standards, making it an ideal fit for companies that prioritize quality over cost. This contract offers the potential for an extended partnership, providing a stable source of revenue and growth opportunities.

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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 PS350,000. 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'. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025927-2024
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Debbie Parin
Contact Email
debbie.parin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POUNDBURY CANCER CENTRE

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