Planning

Market Engagement - Provision of Managed Pathology Services for RNOH

ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Planning

06 Aug 2024 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is planning a procurement process titled "Market Engagement - Provision of Managed Pathology Services for RNOH". This procurement falls under the Health services industry category, specifically focusing on pathology services, and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process includes key dates such as a site visit on 14th August 2024, a virtual presentation on 15th August 2024, and the submission deadline for the Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire on 20th August 2024. The tender, with an estimated value of £24,000,000, aims for the service commencement by 1st November 2025, with an initial supplier configuration ready by 15th November 2024. The contract is planned for a 10-year duration with a potential 2-year extension. The location for this procurement is Stanmore, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology and related health services. Given the requirement for a comprehensive managed service that includes both on-site and off-site testing capabilities, it is well-suited for companies with expertise in diverse pathology disciplines such as microbiology, virology, immunology, and haematology. Businesses that can offer 24/7 service and possess robust integration capabilities to align with the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) deployment timeline will be at an advantage. Participating in this tender can stimulate business growth by securing a substantial long-term contract with a prominent NHS Trust, reinforcing one's market position in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement - Provision of Managed Pathology Services for RNOH

Notice Description

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) requires the provision of a Managed Pathology Service. This managed service includes an on-site pathology laboratory with access to additional tests completed offsite, along with timely clinical advice in various specialties. With this Transparency - Prior Information Notice, RNOH wishes to inform the market of this upcoming opportunity to tender. <br/><br/>Interested suppliers are invited to access the draft specification and draft contract. During this period, suppliers will have the opportunity to:<br/><br/>* Issue clarification questions during this engagement period (responses will be made equally available to all participating suppliers).<br/>* Visit the site on 14th August 2024.<br/>* Join a virtual MS Teams presentation on 15th August 2024.<br/>* Complete a Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire (due 20th August 2024).<br/>* Join a One-on-one session to share/present your written feedback to RNOH (only suppliers who submit a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire will be invited to one-on-one sessions). <br/><br/>All feedback is required by 17:00, on 20th August 2024.<br/><br/>To express interest and participate in this market engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health- family.force.com/s/Welcome.<br/>Should Tenderers have any queries, or have problems using the portal, please contact Helpdesk at:<br/>Phone: 0800 9956035<br/>E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) requires the provision of a Managed Pathology Service. This managed service includes an on-site pathology laboratory with access to additional tests completed offsite, along with timely clinical advice in various specialties. With this Transparency - Prior Information Notice, RNOH wishes to inform the market of this upcoming opportunity to tender.

Interested suppliers are invited to access the draft specification and draft contract. During this period, suppliers will have the opportunity to:
* Issue clarification questions during this engagement period (responses will be made equally available to all participating suppliers).
* Visit the site on 14th August 2024.
* Join a virtual MS Teams presentation on 15th August 2024.
* Complete a Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire (due 20th August 2024).
* Join a One-on-one session to share/present your written feedback to RNOH (only suppliers who submit a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire will be invited to one-on-one sessions).

All feedback is required by 17:00, on 20th August 2024.

RNOH has the intention to undergo a competitive process conducted in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023"). Following this market engagement, the Trust reserves the right to reconsider the options available. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will not apply. The intention is to launch the ITT in the week commencing 9th September 2024, with responses due on 26th September 2024. All interested suppliers are strongly encouraged to engage with RNOH and the content made available during this time of market engagement (6th August 2024 - 20th August 2024).

The market engagement pack can be accessed via the Atamis Procurement Portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

The planned contract term is for a ten (10) year period with the option to extend for a further two (2) years, with an estimated contract value of PS24,000,000 over the 10-year term. While the pathology service commencement is required from 1st November 2025 onwards, the successful supplier's current pathology configuration and test environment must be available by 15th November 2024 and connected to our Trust integration engine in order to align to the Trust's EPR deployment timeline.

The managed service will be required 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and must cover the disciplines of:
* Microbiology
* Virology
* Immunology
* Cytology
* Clinical Chemistry
* Haematology including Coagulation
* Blood Transfusion

In procuring these services, RNOH will act transparently, fairly, and proportionately, with a view to securing the needs of the people who use the services, improving the quality of the services, and improving efficiency in the provision of the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048806
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024664-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Stephen Marshman, Head of Contracts
Contact Email
stephen.marshman@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STANMORE
Postcode
HA7 4LP
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Stanmore
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

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