--- title: "St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Pathology Managed Service Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")" published: "2019-07-26" --- # St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Pathology Managed Service Contract Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e87fef6-47e5-4eb4-b03c-810500c6924e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, seeking to establish a Pathology Managed Service Contract for the St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The contract, awarded to Siemens Healthcare Limited, is valued at £14,500,000 and covers various pathology services including Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and associated services. The contract period commenced on 10 July 2019 and extends until 26 October 2026, with a possible extension of up to 7 years. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender was completed as of 21 December 2018. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those that specialise in laboratory services or medical equipment. Companies able to offer innovative technologies and streamlined service solutions would be particularly competitive. The contract aims to foster a long-term partnership focused on enhancing service efficiency and cost-effectiveness, making it a ripe opportunity for suppliers looking to innovate within the pathology service delivery landscape. ## Notice St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (STHK) (the "Trust") is the main provider of pathology services for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, which operates across 2 hospital sites; The Whiston Hospital site ("WH") in Prescot and the St Helens Hospital site ("STH"), and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, which operates across 2 hospital sites; The Southport Hospital Site ("SDGH") and the Ormskirk Hospital site ("ODGH"). STHK (the "Participating Authority") is seeking to establish a partner to implement a dedicated Pathology Laboratory Managed Service Contract ("MSC"). This procurement will include the provision of a dedicated Service between 4 main sites. This initial Managed Service Contract is due to expire on the 23/10/2026; the contract can be extended for up to an additional 7 years in any incremental period. The scope of the procurement included Clinical Biochemistry (Including Auto Immunity, Allergy and Infectious Disease Serology), Haematology and Coagulation equipment, consumables and associated services. An essential objective of this procurement was to reduce costs year on year and to deliver a more efficient and cost-effective service to end users by working with the Successful Tenderer to utilise marketing, new technologies and introduce modern and innovative techniques. Clinical Chemistry is required immediately with other equipment/disciplines being implemented through a phased approach which was detailed within the tender documents. The Trust views this as the start of a process to enter into a long-term partnership to develop an innovative and practical solution for the provision and delivery of a pathology service which is fit for purpose, enables the Trust to respond rapidly to changes in quality standards and provides user defined management information required for the management of performance and contracting. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e00c4d-4d00-441c-9e51-1c5886a4a27d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2019 - 26 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,320,379 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SIEMENS HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2019 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e00c4d-4d00-441c-9e51-1c5886a4a27d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e00c4d-4d00-441c-9e51-1c5886a4a27d 26th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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