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Provision of Pathology Services

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Apr 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of pathology services to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals. This contract falls under the industry category of health services and is located in the UKH region. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2027. This direct award under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 was necessary due to there being no realistic alternative provider capable of delivering these services.

This tender presents opportunities for specialized businesses in the health services industry, particularly those involved in laboratory testing and clinical advice. It offers a significant chance for growth by being part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance network, providing essential routine haematology, transfusion blood group serology, clinical biochemistry, immunology/allergy, and microbiology services. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality, seamless pathology services within an integrated NHS system would be particularly well-suited to this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pathology Services

Notice Description

The service is predominantly concerned with the testing of samples but will include the provision of appropriate Clinical Advice as required for the interpretation of laboratory tests. Main Laboratory Services: -Routine Haematology -Routine Transfusion blood group serology -Routine Clinical Biochemistry -Immunology/Allergy -Microbiology

Lot Information

Lot 1

NNUH are the existing NHS provider of the health care service to which the proposed contracting arrangements relate and are the existing provider to NSFT. NSFT are secondary care providers in the NHS integrated care system and work alongside other care providers in the system who also use the Eastern Pathology Alliance . NHS Trusts/Providers all use and are trained in a patient system to record all pathology test results, this gives quick, secure and seamless results for patients. This also ensures continuity of care when a patient is transferred between providers and is an important part of the overall patient experience. The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be provided: 1st April 2025 - 30th September 2027

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. Conflicts of interest identified: 0 This contract has been awarded using the Direct Award 'A' process and criteria of the Provider Selection Regime - Where the nature of the service means the existing provider is only one capable provider. This contract is provided as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance network - hosted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals. This is an intra-NHS service contract that is only viable to be achieved by one supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012697-2025
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
£67,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Worley
Contact Email
steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603785866

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

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