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title: "Sussex Pathology Network Managed Service Contract"
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# Sussex Pathology Network Managed Service Contract

Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9573689f-1348-4f65-9944-e9dde5da0a88

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## Summary

The Sussex Pathology Network is seeking a Managed Service Contract to provide a seamless Pathology Service across Sussex for a period of ten years, with a possible extension of up to seventeen years. The procurement method is selective, utilising a Competitive Dialogue process. The tender deadline is 6th January 2023, and the contract is scheduled to start on 1st May 2024, with an end date of 30th April 2041. The buying organisation, NHS Commercial Solutions, located in Dorking, England, is looking to enhance pathology services in the South East region.

This opportunity to bid for the Sussex Pathology Network Managed Service Contract is best suited for businesses that can offer expertise in pathology services. Companies with experience in providing diagnostic testing of blood samples, infectious diseases, and cellular pathology within the healthcare sector are well-placed to compete. The contract presents a long-term partnership opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to improving healthcare services in Sussex.

## Notice

The Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) was initiated in 2020 incorporating UHSussex, ESHT and QVH. SPN is looking for a contract to support delivery of 'A seamless Pathology Service across Sussex, with the right test at the right time, every time - Delivered by a workforce that feel valued and inspired to deliver exemplary care. SPN operates across two acute and one specialist NHS Trusts. There are laboratories on seven sites stretching the breadth of Sussex from Hastings to Chichester and reaching up to the Surrey borders at East Grinstead. The pathology services provide diagnostic testing of Blood samples, infectious diseases and cellular pathology as well as providing the Mortuary Services to the Trusts. The Contract agreement will be let for a term of TEN (10) YEARS ONLY with the option to extend for further periods, provided that the total term of the agreement does not exceed SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS, which can include variations on the service including but not limited to pathology maintenance only services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e81e58-7289-4b1e-baff-6662a9652e6b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2041 |
| 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 COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | DORKING |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH4 1XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Dorking North |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e81e58-7289-4b1e-baff-6662a9652e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e81e58-7289-4b1e-baff-6662a9652e6b
  29th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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