Tender

Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 13:21

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for phlebotomy services at the Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC), titled "Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy". This tender falls under the services category, specifically hospital services (CPV code 85111000), and is situated in Colchester, United Kingdom. As of 10th March 2026, the process is at the planning stage with an intention to award notice published under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime, which does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Suppliers are required to submit representations by 22nd March 2026, marking the end of the standstill period before formal award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses adept at delivering healthcare services with a focus on local needs and social value. The procurement method involves a Direct Award Process, favouring GP Primary Choice for their capacity to deliver quality and innovative services while collaborating effectively with local healthcare authorities. Businesses that can demonstrate strength in integration, improving access and choice, and leveraging local workforce potential would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, firms focusing on reducing health inequalities and providing exceptional social value could find growth opportunities through this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

Notice Description

Phlebotomy Service Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

Lot Information

Lot 1

A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. Additional information: Regulation 9(4)

Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C

1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

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 decision makers by 22 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

2.The contract title and reference.


Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy
Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy ESNEFT2739

3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.

GP Primary Choice (GPPC)
Unit 1, Block C,
University of Essex Knowledge Gateway
Nesfield Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZL

4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code

Description - Phlebotomy Service
CPV Code - 85111000-0 - Hospital Services

5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.


PS 151,102.79 (6 Months)





6.Details of the award decision-makers.


Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):

Divisional Management Team (DMT) - Cancer and Diagnostics:

Lauren Ruth - Assistant General Manager - CDC
Neil Goryn - Finance Manager - Cancer and Diagnostics

7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.

Key Criteria:
1. Quality and Innovation - The provider is a locally run organisation with the key aim to meet local needs. One of their values is to secure quality for their patients. They are in tune with the needs of the local population and adapt the service they provide to ensure they are in line with this.
2. Value - They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation.
3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The Provider works within the local estate using local staff. Therefore, there is close collaboration between ESNEFT and the provider.
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Using our local estate in Clacton CDC means that the local population benefit from the service being provided in this location and access is greatly improved. The Provider also oversee part of the Targeted Lung Health Check pathway, which is solely aimed at reducing health inequalities for our population.
5. Social Value - The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. They use local workforce to add to their social value

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021325-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,102 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

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