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(C&C) Spire Leicester Hospital - Bone Donation Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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09 Sep 2024 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is set to award a contract to Spire Leicester Hospital for bone donation services. Classified under the "Hospital and related services" category, this procurement process falls within the health industry and is geographically located in the Leicester region (UKF2). The tender, identified by the title "(C&C) Spire Leicester Hospital - Bone Donation Services," has progressed to the award stage as of 9th September 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, in alignment with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Representations must be made by 20th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for healthcare providers specializing in tissue and bone donation services. Ideal candidates would be those who can offer high-quality, innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare structures. Businesses capable of maintaining rigorous quality audits, ensuring continuous service, and providing necessary equipment and trained personnel will find this contract particularly valuable. Firms based locally, such as those within Leicester, could benefit from reduced logistical costs and a positive local economic impact.

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Notice Title

(C&C) Spire Leicester Hospital - Bone Donation Services

Notice Description

Bone Donation via PSR Direct Award Route C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice for intention to award a contract under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Route c.

The provider is required to donate surplus tissue from elective orthopaedic surgery (femoral heads) for the purpose of transplantation. The provider will provide Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank with samples for microbiological testing from each donor and blood samples for virology testing. At least two 'Persons Designate' (PDs) must be appointed by the provider (usually Theatre Managers, operating department assistants or change nurses) and they are required to liaise with LBTB whil emanaging the service. PDs must undertake training for their role (provided by LBTB). PDs are responsible for alarm test audits, freezer logs, disposal of non conforming tissue, reporting and general running of the satellite service.

We are intending to award this service to Spire Leicester Hospital under the PSR Direct Award Route C.

The approximate lifetime value of the service is PS0.00. Please note that this has been marked as PS1.00 as a registered input into FTS.

Procurement Information

Intention to award contract under PSR 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028781-2024
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRE HEALTHCARE

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