--- title: "Collaborative Pathology Managed Service Contract SQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST" published: "2021-09-22" --- # Collaborative Pathology Managed Service Contract SQ Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a49f023d-aec0-4dbe-a442-296664237a0d.json) ## Summary The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is conducting a competitive dialogue tender for the Collaborative Pathology Managed Service Contract. This procurement, classified under pathology services, is located in the United Kingdom and is poised to secure a provider for two lots: Pan Pathology Managed Service (lot 1) and Cellular Pathology (lot 2). The tender period is set to conclude on 22nd October 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2023 and extend until 31st March 2037. The total contract value is approximately £475 million, and the procurement method applied is selective. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in pathology solutions and managed services. Companies with expertise in innovative testing solutions, cross-site collaborations, and the capability to adapt to evolving health service dynamics would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses can potentially secure a long-term partnership with a major health authority, contributing to the advancement of pathology services in line with best practices. ## Notice Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (MYHT) (The "Collaborative") are undertaking a competitive dialogue procurement exercise to select a managed service provider to supply The Collaborative's Pan Pathology Managed Service (lot 1) and Cellular Pathology (lot 2). The provider for lot 2 may be the same provider or a different provider. The procurement exercise is intended to result in a managed service which provides a flexible, quality and patient focused innovative service in line with best practice ensuring The Collaborative meets the needs of its patients. The Collaborative wants to partner with a managed service provider to: * underpin the ambition of The Collaborative as an exemplar Pathology Service now and in the future * keep pace and evolve with the rapidly changing dynamics of delivering Pathology Services The procurement exercise is intended to find a provider who will: * Provide a state-of-the-art solution which can support the requirements today and in the future ensuring there is flexibility to adopt innovative solutions during the term of the contract; * Provide a solution that meets the quality and speed of testing required by our patients and clinicians and which meets local and national turnaround times; * Deploy and expand Point of Care testing in hospitals and primary care and self-testing at home; * Facilitate cross site working and consistent processes to allow flexibility across The Collaborative; * Support the transformational plans across the trusts, offering the flexibility of solution to support any consolidation of testing between laboratories; * Work with a provider of Cellular pathology (lot 2) (which may be the same provider or a different provider). The intended outcome of the procurement exercise is to contract with a provider who agrees to the contract evolving during its life. This will require on-going assessment, implementation of innovative changes and collaborative working with the provider and potential sub-contractors over the life of the contract. The way the service looks at the end of the contract will likely be very different to the initial implementation. Further details as to the contract structure for lot 1 and 2, as well as potential future services are set out in the Descriptive Document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db57d1a2-68d2-4d80-9bd0-ca886e54d27d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £475,000,000 | | 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 | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS9 7TF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Gipton & Harehills | | Westminster constituency | Leeds East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 06:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db57d1a2-68d2-4d80-9bd0-ca886e54d27d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db57d1a2-68d2-4d80-9bd0-ca886e54d27d 22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=be8c7bfc-e51a-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.leedsteachinghospitals.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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