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title: "Pathology and Transportation of Specimens"
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# Pathology and Transportation of Specimens

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79d7fa97-1fad-4bda-8f7b-438496e5ba8b

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## Summary

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the "Pathology and Transportation of Specimens" tender, which includes three lots: pathology testing, transportation of specimens, and services that combine both. The contract is classified under transport services and pathology services, with a total value of £750,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 11 October 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 November 2019. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2025, with delivery required in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services and transportation logistics. Companies that can provide comprehensive testing and efficient specimen transport capabilities will be well-suited to compete. Given the specialised nature of these services, larger organisations with established processes in healthcare logistics and diagnostics may have an advantage, though innovative SMEs and service providers able to demonstrate a commitment to quality and compliance could also find a competitive edge.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Pathology Services only This lot is for a supplier to provide the pathology testing of samples they receive from the Trust. Included in the spec is list of Tests and also the quantity's of 2017/2018. Also KPI's have been listed in the specification document. Lot 2 - Pathology Services and Transportation of Specimens/Samples only This lot is for a supplier to provide the pathology testing of specimens/samples and for the transportation of the specimens/samples to go to the Pathology provider location. Lot 3 - Transportation of Specimens/Samples only This lot is for Transportation of Samples/Specimens from the Trust locations to the Pathology Provider location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e194ba-5208-451f-a2d4-bed1840bebaf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 3RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2019 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e194ba-5208-451f-a2d4-bed1840bebaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e194ba-5208-451f-a2d4-bed1840bebaf
  11th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk

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