--- title: "Pathology Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2018-12-17" --- # Pathology Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dc1137f-b613-4faa-bfbe-88c7264de198.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking proposals for "Pathology Services" in the healthcare industry within London, United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submitting SQ responses set for 12 noon on 18th January 2019. The successful contractor will provide a comprehensive ten-year service beginning on 1st May 2019, potentially extending for an additional three years. This selective tender process uses a competitive dialogue method to identify the best qualified service provider. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those equipped to deliver pathology testing and related support. Companies specialising in medical equipment supply, laboratory services, and logistics solutions for sample transport could find a particularly advantageous fit. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the NHS SBS has indicated a willingness to consider diverse service delivery models for this imperative health service. ## Notice Interested Providers, intending to participate in the procurement process are now invited to register their interestand access the procurement documents (SQ, Draft Service Specification, Bidder Instructions etc.) via theelectronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. REGISTRATION ON THE EU-SUPPLY SITE IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal,SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE "Pathology Services" **The DEADLINE for submissions of SQ responses, which must be submitted through the EU-Supply Portal, is12 noon on 18th January 2019** If you need technical support on the EU-Supply Portal,please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 08008402050 or support@eu-supply.com NHS Brent CCG, NHS Harrow CCG and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUHT),hereafter referred to as the "Partner Organisations", have a requirement to re-procure Pathology Services. . The Partner Organisations require a turnkey solution including, but not limited to, the provision of: * Provision of a wide range of tests appropriate to primary care and secondary care within agreed turnaround times. * Provision and maintenance of equipment and estate optimised for high volume centralised and low volume local acute testing. 3 / 5 * Consumables i.e. blood tubes, and associated packaging etc. for GP practices must be supplied when ordered. * UKAS accreditation (or any replacement accreditation system) across all services provided. * Transport of samples from requesting locations to testing locations including GP practices and lab to lab, maintaining sample integrity and validity of results throughout the journey. * Quality reporting format together with appropriate governance processes for the management of breaches and incidents. * Ability to link in with the NWL Sector ICE system for ordering and reporting tests. * Differential pricing structures for Acute Trust and CCGs. * Support and implement demand management initiatives as required. The Partner Organisations have set no constraints regarding how the new service should be delivered e.g. on-site or off-site, point of care or laboratory based, or combinations of these, as long as the specified service standards are met. The Contract to be offered to the successful Bidder at the end of this Procurement will be for a duration of ten (10) years, which is intended to run from 1st May 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of two (2) further extensions, the first extension being up to a further two (2) years and the second extension being up to a further one (1) year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bba7dd1-a73a-40fc-bb6b-eb6177a317fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £305,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2018 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bba7dd1-a73a-40fc-bb6b-eb6177a317fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bba7dd1-a73a-40fc-bb6b-eb6177a317fe 17th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26618&B=NHSSBS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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