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CMT1114 - Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE & STOKE-ON-TRENT ICB

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TenderUpdate

29 Oct 2024 at 15:02

Award

10 Oct 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent ICB is seeking to engage a provider for a "Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis" service, categorised under Urologist services (CPV: 85121292). The procurement, identified as CMT-1114, is carried out under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, valued at approximately £61,000, is based on a Direct Award C PSR process and encompasses cost and volume. Key dates include the commencement on 10th October 2024, services provision from 23rd October 2024 to 31st December 2025, with 22nd October 2024 being the deadline for representations. The procurement method applied is limited, without the prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and urological diagnostic services to engage with a significant public health contract. The specified cost and volume-based contract and the requirement for meticulous semen analysis ensure that experienced diagnostics providers, particularly SMEs with relevant capabilities, can contribute to public healthcare while securing steady business growth. The procurement process privileges existing providers that have demonstrated satisfactory performance in similar roles, ensuring a stable and reliable extension of services.

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Notice Title

CMT1114 - Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis

Notice Description

Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis service - examination of semen using a microscope to determine whether or not sperm are still present in the semen. This is a cost and volume based contract. The annual contract value based on the activity is circa PS49,000. This notice is for a Direct Award C PSR process to commence from the xxth of October 2024 bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS61,000. Under the test for considerable change this is within the permitted criteria (not exceeding PS500,000 and 25%).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: examination of semen using a microscope to determine whether or not sperm are still present in the semen. The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS61,000.00 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 23/10/2024 to 31/12/2026

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 the 22nd of October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035043-2024
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

85121292 - Urologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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
NHS STAFFORDSHIRE & STOKE-ON-TRENT ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulo.sousa-cabral@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3SR
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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