--- title: "Community Phlebotomy Services - Market Day" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING" published: "2018-06-16" --- # Community Phlebotomy Services - Market Day Buyer: EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8adccc8f-1bcb-44d8-84d6-e6658f5c02a3.json) ## Summary The East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Community Phlebotomy Services, with a focus on ensuring equitable and accessible care for the population of East and North Hertfordshire. The contract is anticipated to last a minimum of three years, with the possibility of an extension, and is set to be formally tendered following the engagement period. Key engagement activities are scheduled, including a deadline for expressions of interest on 29th June 2018, and an event is set to take place at the Welwyn Garden City Library. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical services sector, particularly those specialising in phlebotomy and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate capacity for innovative service delivery and integration across healthcare providers are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority seeks to enhance patient experience and offer care closer to patients' homes. ## Notice East and North Hertfordshire CCG are intending to procure a Community phlebotomy service for the population of East and North Hertfordshire. The length of contract will be confirmed at the Invitation to Tender stage. It is likely to be for a minimum of 3 years and may offer an extension period. The current Community phlebotomy service is being delivered by the following providers: East and North Hertfordshire Trust (ENHT), Princess Alexandra Trust (PAH) and Royal Free London NHS Trust (RFL) following the restructure of the Pathology Partnership phlebotomy services in March 2017. EHNT is the main provider for community phlebotomy and the contract with ENHT ends on 31st March 2019. East and North Hertfordshire CCG are committed to ensure the provision of community phlebotomy services are, equitable, accessible, safe and cost effective across all localities as well as being in line with the Carter report of delivering efficiencies within the NHS; East and North Hertfordshire CCG also intends to create opportunities to deliver a community phlebotomy services in different ways, by ensuring integration across providers as well as providing accessible and equitable care close to patient's homes. The aim is to achieve better outcomes, improved patient experience and increased patient choice. Due to space constraints, please could we ask that a maximum of 2 attendees per bidder Please indicate your interest by emailing the following address with the name of your organisation and attendees names: enhertsccg.pmo@nhs.net Address: Large Meeting Room, Welwyn Garden City library, Campus west, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AJ Date: Friday 29th June 2018 Time: 10am -12pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b279c2-bdd1-4307-98a6-2e0ea6f63ee4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING | | Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL8 6JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Handside | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2018 at 16:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b279c2-bdd1-4307-98a6-2e0ea6f63ee4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b279c2-bdd1-4307-98a6-2e0ea6f63ee4 16th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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