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Outsourced Pathology Services

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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03 Sep 2024 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has entered the award stage for the procurement of "Outsourced Pathology Services" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The NHS Trust, based in Truro (region UKK30), has determined Backlogs Limited as the service provider. This notice published on 3rd September 2024 marks the start of the standstill period, concluding on 4th September 2024. The contract, valued at £500,000, has been awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those adept at providing pathology services. Companies already performing well in ongoing contracts with high standards are well-suited to compete, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements outlined in the PSR regulations. Organisations that excel in efficiency, quality, and innovative healthcare solutions will find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their service portfolio and establish a strong partnership within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Pathology Services

Notice Description

Outsourced Pathology Services

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028083-2024
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 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
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Dave Bray
Contact Email
dave.bray@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACKLOGS

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