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NHS2239 Microbiology Services 24-25

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Feb 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has formally awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the procurement of microbiology services (diagnostic services) for the period of 2024-2025. The contract was directly awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Located in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region (UKK30), this contract is valued at £102,301.00 and spans from April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement stage is complete with the contract having been awarded by the Head Biomedical Scientist and Laboratory Manager, with no conflicts of interest declared.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology and microbiology services. The procurement process favours existing providers with a track record of satisfactory performance, potentially benefiting experienced medical service providers looking to expand their services within the NHS framework. The decision to award this based on the provider’s ability to meet key criteria on a pass/fail basis ensures competitive fairness and quality assurance, aligning well with businesses committed to maintaining high standards in health services.

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Notice Title

NHS2239 Microbiology Services 24-25

Notice Description

Microbiology Services - diagnostic services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority awarded a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The service will provide Microbiology Services - Insourcing Contract start date: April 2024 Contract end date: 31 March 2025 Total contract value: PS102,301.00

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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. This contract has now been formally awarded under the PSR. Decision maker: Head Biomedical Scientist and Laboratory Manager-Care Group No conflicts of interest were declared. The key criteria were evaluated on a pass/fail basis with the provider currently satisfying (passing) all key criteria and it is expected that they will continue to do so in the new iteration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004338-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111000 - Hospital services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological 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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Neelan Moodley
Contact Email
neelan.moodley1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7774781231

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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