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Stem Cell Storage and Destruction - W165856

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

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12 May 2025 at 15:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust has initiated a direct award procurement process for the "Stem Cell Storage and Destruction" services, under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. This pertains to the storage and destruction of stem cells as part of their pathology framework. Operating from London, the Trust is awarding this contract to its existing provider to ensure continuity and integration with ongoing patient care pathways. The procurement falls outside the traditional regulations, highlighting a structured selection process with specific evaluation criteria. The contract, with an approximate value of £290,000, spans from 1 June 2025 to 31 August 2026, with necessary representations from interested parties due by 22 May 2025. Decision-makers include Victoria Sullivan and Jodi Chapman, serving as Procurement Business Partners.

This tender represents a marked opportunity for businesses involved in medical storage and logistical services, particularly those capable of providing seamless integration with existing healthcare frameworks. The explicit focus on continuity and high service standards, as laid out in the procurement criteria, suggests that businesses with established expertise in healthcare service provision and robust support infrastructures are mostly well-positioned to thrive. Moreover, the tender underlines the Trust's commitment to maintaining excellence and integration in care, providing potential entrants with a platform for long-term engagement and association with a major NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stem Cell Storage and Destruction - W165856

Notice Description

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C for Provision of Stem Cell Storage and Destruction Services to Barts NHS Trust. The contract is for the continued provision of Stem Cell Storage and Destruction Services. The service includes stem cell storage and destruction services. It forms part of the Trust's pathology framework and ensures continuity of care. This award is being made under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C to an existing provider to Barts NHS Trust. The appropriate lifetime value of the contract is PS290,000 The contract will be provisioned from 01/06/2025 till 31/08/2026. Award criteria All five PSR Key Criteria have been evaluated and documented internally. Justification for Direct Award under Procedure C: * The provider is the current incumbent and has delivered the service to a high standard. * Their service is fully integrated into the patient care pathway. * The service has been demonstrated to be value for money. * No alternative provider is likely to offer better outcomes on quality, value, or integration. * All five PSR Key Criteria have been evaluated and documented internally. * Samples cannot be moved Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations - Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023. Explanation: 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/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 22/05/2025 Any written representations should be made to - victoria.sullivan11@nhs.net Decision makers in this award included: Victoria Sullivan (Procurement Business Partner) Jodi Chapman (Procurement Business Partner) Contract Award to: * Legal Name: Thermo Electron Limited, trading as Fisher Bioservices UK * Company Registration Number: 01735858 * Registered Office Address: 1 Woodside, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM23 5RG * Principal Place of Business: Same as registered office

Procurement Information

Award criteria All five PSR Key Criteria have been evaluated and documented internally. Justification for Direct Award under Procedure C: * The provider is the current incumbent and has delivered the service to a high standard. * Their service is fully integrated into the patient care pathway. * The service has been demonstrated to be value for money. * No alternative provider is likely to offer better outcomes on quality, value, or integration. * Samples Cannot be moved

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Victoria Sullivan
Contact Email
victoria.sullivan11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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