Planning

Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a planned procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)." This tender falls under the 'Health Care Services' industry category, specifically pathology services, and will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd June 2025. The procurement is regulated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key decision-makers for the award include Noman Manzoor, Director of Pathology, and Rob Webb, Director of Procurement for BSW Alliance.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology diagnostic services to expand into new markets and secure long-term contracts. The tender is structured to select the most suitable provider, making it an excellent opportunity for well-established pathology service providers with strong capabilities and compliance with relevant regulations. Companies with a robust track record in healthcare services stand to benefit from this procurement, enhancing their reputation and ensuring sustained business growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)

Notice Description

Pathology Diagnostic Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

GWH is publishing an intention to award a contract for the provision of pathology diagnostics services using the Most Suitable Provider Process under the PSR regime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050466
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015702-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Debbie Parin
Contact Email
debbie.parin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

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