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Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

23 Oct 2024 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is planning a tender for a Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers should submit their queries or expressions of interest by close of business Friday, 8th November 2024. The procurement pertains to pathology services, specifically In Vitro Diagnostics support for transfusion services, intended for multiple locations across North Wales, including Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, and Ysbyty Gwynedd, as well as satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. A pre-tender supplier engagement meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, 19th November 2024, via Microsoft Teams.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in pathology and laboratory services, particularly those experienced in delivering In Vitro Diagnostics and transfusion support. Companies that can offer advanced and compliant managed service contracts will be well-suited to compete. The engagement with this tender could lead to long-term partnerships and substantial business growth, especially for firms that are capable of providing 24/7 support and meet stringent regulatory requirements under MHRA and UKAS accreditations. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to establish a foothold in the medical services sector within the UK healthcare system.

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Notice Title

Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. The Health Board is looking to hold a pre-tender supplier engagement meeting where further information on the requirement and service will be provided. This meeting will be held via Microsoft teams in the afternoon of Tuesday 19th November 2024. As part of this prior information notice, please provide your expression of interest to receive an invite to this event. Additional information: Please send any queries to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034360-2024
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexandra.lord-brown@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501548

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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