Provision of Laboratory Services

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    "description": "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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 30/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention toaward under the PSR. Award decision-makers: Nicola Sherriff - General Manager - Pathology Chrissie Parks - Care Group Accountant Based on the assessment and PSR decision making process (taking into account, key criteria; quality, value, integration, inequalities and access), the authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The authority is proposing a new contract to replace the existing contract at the end of its term and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably. The authority is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the contract to a sufficient standard and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 30/03/2026 (8 working days from publication) via email to: cddft.sclprocurement@nhs.net No conflicts of interest were identified during the procurement process. No subcontracting is expected.",
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        "title": "Provision of Laboratory Services",
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        "description": "County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.",
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        "reviewDetails": "Name: Rob Clarke Position: Chief Finance Officer",
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                "description": "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. This contract has now been formally awarded to Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust using direct award process C. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2026 and the services are intended to be provided for a term of 36 months from 1st April 2026 with an optional extension for 1 x 24 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS4,127,265.63 (VAT Not Applicable)."
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