--- title: "The Provision of a GP Direct Access Phlebotomy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2020-09-08" --- # The Provision of a GP Direct Access Phlebotomy Service Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79ca6713-89f1-4d9d-bc88-89d979282e2e.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd is currently engaged in a procurement process for "The Provision of a GP Direct Access Phlebotomy Service," targeting the healthcare sector in London, United Kingdom. This tender is in the planning stage and is focused on gathering insights from potential providers through a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) before the formal procurement commences. The service is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2020, with a duration of three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years at the discretion of the NHS Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Interested organisations must submit their responses by the end of the tender period on 17th September 2020, with an estimated project cost of approximately £750,000. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in phlebotomy or related medical practice. Engaging in this pre-procurement market exercise can facilitate business growth by allowing organisations to express interest and provide input on service specifications, which may influence future procurement decisions. Additionally, participation could strengthen relationships with the NHS and enhance visibility within the healthcare procurement landscape, particularly for qualified and competent service providers in the medical sector. ## Notice This notice intends to facilitate early engagement with potential providers to seek the views and opinions of organisations that may be interested in delivering a GP Direct Access Phlebotomy Service on behalf of NHS Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) and relates only to a pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ). The CCG are currently developing their Service Specification and contracting process for the Service. The new Service will be for a period of 3 years, with possibility to offer a further two year extension period at the CCGs discretion. The estimated costs associated with provision of this Service is approximately PS750,000. More detail on the proposed Service can be found in the MEQ document. The CCG are seeking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a Service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. The CCG will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the CCG will consider in due course. Participation in this Market Engagement activity is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however the responses will inform the CCG with regards to the level of market interest. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. Providers wishing to express an interest should submit their completed Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) via EU-Supply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0f8004-b043-4c84-838d-8bdbe11c4b85 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 | | 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 | 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 | UXBRIDGE | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB8 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Uxbridge | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0f8004-b043-4c84-838d-8bdbe11c4b85 - 5 Sep 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0f8004-b043-4c84-838d-8bdbe11c4b85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0f8004-b043-4c84-838d-8bdbe11c4b85 8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34286&B=NHSSBS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.hillingdonccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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