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DCH- Histology Prosignia Testing

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Feb 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for DCH-Histology Prosignia Testing under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement falls under the health services category and is specifically for the provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis. The procurement method is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The publication of the intention to award notice marks the start of the standstill period, and representations by providers must be made by 26th February 2025. The contract, valued at £33,000, will likely be awarded to FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, an existing supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health services industry with a focus on diagnostic testing and cancer prognosis. Companies with proven experience in delivering high-quality services that meet regulated standards and can demonstrate value, innovation, and collaboration with healthcare providers are well-suited to compete. The tender prioritises quality, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

DCH- Histology Prosignia Testing

Notice Description

The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.
Intending to award to an existing supplier provider following direct award process C

Value- PS33,000

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 26th February 2025. 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-04e202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005190-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 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
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jackie Garland
Contact Email
jackie.garland@dchft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305254476

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER, DORSET
Postcode
DT1 2JY
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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