--- title: "GP Pathology Direct Access" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G" published: "2019-08-16" --- # GP Pathology Direct Access Buyer: IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ce96f4b-6483-465e-b348-bd9e698c49e3.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "GP Pathology Direct Access" is currently in the planning stage, being managed by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group. This initiative is focused on the healthcare industry, specifically targeting pathology services in the East of England, UK. The important milestones include an engagement end date set for 5th September 2019, with a deadline for comments on the draft specification required by 12:00 noon on 3rd September 2019. Interested providers are invited to review the draft documentation available on the In-tend e-procurement portal and engage in discussions with the Commissioners. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the pathology services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion Testing, Microbiology, and Immunology services. Companies that are capable of meeting regulatory requirements and logistic demands, and those with experience in demand management techniques, would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging in the face-to-face meetings on 5th September 2019 can also provide valuable insights and networking prospects with the Commissioners. ## Notice NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk, NHS West Suffolk and NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups (the Commissioners) are currently reviewing the GP Direct Access Pathology Specification to support local GPs and patients within the Integrated Care System. The following Pathology Services are included in the contract Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion Testing, Microbiology and Immunology. As part of the review the Commissioners are seeking opinion on the specification and are inviting interested providers to review and comment on the draft document. The draft specification is freely available within the following e-procurement portal: https://intendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home The Commissioners request that interested parties review and comment on the following areas regarding the draft specification, which is available on the link above: - Regulatory requirements; - Consultant Pathologist scope; - Demand management techniques which could be included; - Logistic requirements - Any other comments which you believe the Commissioners should be aware of. The Commissioners are also inviting interested providers to meet face to face to discuss the specification and any comments made on a one to one basis. These meeting will take place on the 5th September 2019. If you would like to register your organisation for these meetings please send a correspondence through the In-tend portal, and further details will be provided. In order to review the documentation you will need to register on the intend procurement portal and express an interest in the GP Direct Access Pathology Service which can be found on the tenders - current tab, this will in turn release the documentation for download. The Commissioners request that comments on the documentation are received by 12:00 (noon) 3rd September 2019, as a correspondence through the in-tend procurement portal. Comments are requested prior to the face to face meeting to give the Commissioners time to consider the information, which will make the face to face meeting more productive. The purpose of this PIN is to invite interested providers to contact the Commissioners. This PIN is not commencing a procurement process, any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. The Commissioners are not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in this process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7743de-5401-4f75-ae22-127e2d14d1f2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2019 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7743de-5401-4f75-ae22-127e2d14d1f2 - 16 Aug 2019 at 13:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7743de-5401-4f75-ae22-127e2d14d1f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7743de-5401-4f75-ae22-127e2d14d1f2 16th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://intendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home In-tend e-procurement portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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