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NNUH/NWLP - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Sep 2024 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of clinical laboratory services titled "NNUH/NWLP - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27" located in the UKH15 region. The contract, which covers services provided by medical laboratories, specifically focuses on reference testing services for blood samples. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the intended award set to North West London Pathology through a direct award process. The standstill period will conclude on 27th September 2024, by which time any representations by providers must be submitted. This contract is governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total indicative value of £24,000.

This tender provides ample opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in medical laboratory services and with a strength in conducting reference testing of blood samples. It is particularly suitable for companies that can demonstrate quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and value. North West London Pathology, a large-scale medical laboratory services provider, was chosen due to their alignment with NNUH’s essential criteria and strategic partnership history, highlighting the potential for reliable and sustainable business relationships. The limited procurement method without prior competition suggests a high trust in service provision and existing partnerships, ideal for similarly positioned entities looking to maintain or expand their public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

NNUH/NWLP - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27

Notice Description

Reference testing services in relation to blood samples. The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS24,000. NNUH are intending to award this service to Imperial College London NHS Trust operating as North West London Pathology following direct award process C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Reference testing services in relation to blood samples. The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS24,000. NNUH are intending to award this service to Imperial College London NHS Trust operating as North West London Pathology following direct award process C. Additional 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 laura.marshall@nnuh.nhs.uk by midnight on the 27th September 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision to award this contract.

The decision to award this contract is due to its alignment with 1, 2, and 3 of the essential criteria: Quality and Innovation, reflecting the high standards and continuous improvement demonstrated consistently by our current supplier over recent years; Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, demonstrated by the seamless integration, stakeholder collaboration, and uninterrupted service provision; and Value, which is maintained through a careful balance between cost-effectiveness and the proven quality of service nurtured through our strategic partnership with this supplier. This contract award promotes these criteria, emphasizing excellence, sustainability, and efficiency in its implementation.

As such, it was agreed the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Procurement Information

NNUH are intending to award this contract to NWLP following Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029621-2024
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.marshall@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST LONDON PATHOLOGY

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