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Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

23 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board" within the Health industry category. The procurement process, set to be initiated via a tender, focuses on delivering bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services across three acute sites: Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, and Ysbyty Gwynedd, including satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should note the upcoming pre-tender supplier engagement meeting scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, 19th November 2024, to be held via Microsoft Teams. Expressions of interest are requested by close of business on Friday, 8th November 2024, with the window for future notice set for June 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for reliable Managed Service Contract providers experienced in In Vitro Diagnostics support, specifically within the Transfusion services sector. Businesses excelling in providing 24/7 laboratory support, meeting MHRA compliance, and holding UKAS accreditation will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. It is an ideal opportunity for companies that cater to healthcare facilities, especially those supporting theatres, cancer centres, and renal units. Engaging in this procurement process would provide a sustained service relationship across multiple healthcare sites, amplifying business reach and industry footprint.

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Notice Title

Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. The Health Board is looking to hold a pre-tender supplier engagement meeting where further information on the requirement and service will be provided. This meeting will be held via Microsoft teams in the afternoon of Tuesday 19th November 2024. As part of this prior information notice, please provide your expression of interest to receive an invite to this event.. Please send any queries to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145527
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145527
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Melissa Evans
Contact Email
melissa.k.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1495765377

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT493592&idx=1
    23rd October 2024 - BCUHB Pathology Tender Exercise Memorandum of Understanding - Transfusion Service
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT493592
    Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

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