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title: "Managed Service Contract for the Provision of Urinalysis Testing Services at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services _ Microbiology Laboratory"
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# Managed Service Contract for the Provision of Urinalysis Testing Services at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services _ Microbiology Laboratory

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6360ffb9-b3bd-4fa0-b58f-ff617c6b2a7f

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## Summary

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement of a Managed Service Contract for the provision of urinalysis testing services at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services' Microbiology Laboratory. This falls under the Pathology services (CPV 85111800) category. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £3,200,000, has been awarded to Chrystal Consulting Limited, with operations to commence on 4th September 2024 and conclude on 3rd September 2029. This is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the deadline for the tender period was 1st May 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in the installation, supply, and management of medical equipment, reagents, and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-suited to compete in this arena, considering the specific suitability criteria set by the purchasing authority. Robust training and IT support requirements indicate a demand for companies with comprehensive service portfolios, contributing to potential long-term growth and market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Award via the East of England Framework for Clinical Neutral Vendor Managed Services. The managed service provider will take the responsibility of installation, supply and management of all equipment, reagents, and consumables. Robust training and support with any IT related problems is expected

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b635aec-dfa7-4e14-9ab4-e8bf2c661d8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRYSTAL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b635aec-dfa7-4e14-9ab4-e8bf2c661d8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b635aec-dfa7-4e14-9ab4-e8bf2c661d8e
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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