--- title: "LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST" published: "2021-01-11" --- # LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7575629b-452c-4b61-985e-4ce2604782da.json) ## Summary The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is seeking to procure a Pathology Service for Sexual Health and HIV screening tests, specifically processed on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. The procurement falls under the category of health services, with a total estimated value of £3,000,000, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender was published on 8th January 2021, with submissions due by 8th February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and may extend for an additional year, concluding on 31st March 2025. This tender follows the open procedure within the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for businesses specialising in pathology and healthcare services, particularly those capable of managing a wide range of sexually transmitted infection tests, as detailed in the tender specifications. Businesses that focus on health services, possess the necessary operational capabilities to handle the logistics of collection and reporting, and align with the BASHH standards for management of STIs would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it also encourages local businesses to participate and grow within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Contracting Authority seeks the provision of a Pathology Service for the processing and reporting of Sexual Health and HIV screening tests on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. Tests will be undertaken by the LiSH service following which the Pathology Service will undertake collection, delivery, processing and reporting to LiSH. This specification sets out the minimum requirements of this service. This service will primarily cover screening for the following tests: * Chlamydia (NB There is a separate contract for online Chlamydia Screening for 15-24 year olds) * Gonorrhoea * Trichomonas * Herpes * Syphilis * HIV * Blood borne Viruses eg Hep A, Hep B and Hep CNon STI organisms such as Candida and Bacterial Vaginosis, streptococcus etc * Mycoplasma Genitalium * Lymphogranuloma Venereum The Pathology Service will include the BASHH recommended tests for STIs: (April 2019 or any subsequent update) - https://www.bashh.org/about-bashh/publications/standards-for-the-management-of-stis/ A three year contract will be let by the Contracting Authority for the provision of this service, with the option to extend by up to one year (3+1). There is no guarantee of activity in the provision of this service. The estimated value of the services is based on the full value of the opportunity should the contract extension be exercised by the Contracting Authority. This procurement is subject to the "Light Touch Regime" as described within Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as a Schedule 3 service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61189864-5bfa-4dfd-a331-f005b6744746 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN5 7JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2021 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61189864-5bfa-4dfd-a331-f005b6744746 - 8 Jan 2021 at 17:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fa0645-0d93-4cae-b2fc-2980cdd837c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61189864-5bfa-4dfd-a331-f005b6744746 11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fa0645-0d93-4cae-b2fc-2980cdd837c2 8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2d38df2-8535-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login e-Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.bashh.org/about-bashh/publications/standards-for-the-management-of-stis/ - https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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