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Pathology Services

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2025 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for the provision of pathology services. This process is in the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the intention to formally award the contract pending. The contract covers blood transfusion, point of care testing, and transport services, valued at £3,000,000 excluding VAT, and will be provided from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The service is to be carried out in the Berkshire region, specifically Bracknell (UKJ11), and the tender process did not involve a prior call for competition due to its classification as falling outside the directives. Key deadlines include the start of the standstill period from the publication date of 11 March 2025, with representations by providers to be made by 21 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pathology services, to expand their market and enhance their portfolio by engaging in an extended contract with a publicly governed body. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and service sustainability, businesses that excel in these areas and seek to demonstrate value through integration and collaboration will be well-suited to compete. The existing provider, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, has demonstrated satisfactory performance and is positioned to continue delivering high standards, making this an ideal tender for businesses aiming to enter or solidify their presence in the healthcare procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Services

Notice Description

Provision of Pathology, blood transfusion, point of care testing and transport services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Pathology, blood transfusion, point of care testing and transport services. The trust intend to award the contract to an existing provider under Direct Award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The value of the contract is PS3,000,000 ex VAT. The service will be provided 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028

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 21st March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008646-2025
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Elizabeth Geaney
Contact Email
elizabeth.geaney@berkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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