Award

Pathology Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Award

27 Feb 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for pathology services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with The Doctors Laboratory Limited. This award notice complies with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the standstill period beginning the day after publication, and representations by providers to be made by 11th March 2025. The contract is valued at £5,100,000 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, covering the East of England region (UKH12). This contract falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for established pathology service providers who can demonstrate cost savings, adherence to net-zero environmental targets, and innovative waste reduction initiatives. Small to medium enterprises involved in pathology testing and consultancy services can also benefit by aligning with the procurement criteria of price efficiency and sustainable practices. Businesses with a strong track record in healthcare service delivery, and an ability to meet progressive sustainability and performance standards, will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

Pathology Services

Notice Description

Awarded under PSR Direct Award C - Pathology Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded under PSR Direct Award C - Pathology Services, Lifetime value of the contract PS5,100.000. Start - 01/04/2025 - End - 31/03/2028. 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11.03.2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'

Email address where written representations should be sent - ccs.procurementteam@nhs.net
- Award decision-makers; Gemma Buckle - Senior Contract and Relationship Manager and Ellen Ballentyne - Head of iCaSH
- Existing supplier for pathology testing, advantageous cost saving to remain and renew contract. No issues with current supply, supplier meeting expectations on requirements. Net Zero Targets, Carbon Footprint and Reviewing of consumable suppliers are a key focus for the relationship and provider. A price review and reduction has been met by the Provider.
Waste Reduction/ Initiatives are on-going and progressive and support the Trusts Green Plan.

Conflicts of interest identified among the group. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.03.2025. 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-04e848
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007363-2025
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

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kira Richardson
Contact Email
kira.richardson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST IVES
Postcode
PE27 4LG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DOCTORS LABORATORY

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