--- title: "Request for Information: Direct Access Pathology for Hounslow GPs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-08-18" --- # Request for Information: Direct Access Pathology for Hounslow GPs Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef7d0784-726b-4024-a37f-51c3dcf533a9.json) ## Summary NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for re-commissioning Direct Access Pathology Services aimed at serving its 306,745 registered patients across 49 GP practices in London. The contract, titled "Request for Information: Direct Access Pathology for Hounslow GPs," is set to be awarded following market engagement that concludes on 23rd February 2018. HCCG aims to consolidate service provision to a single provider at a cost of less than £3 million per year, with services expected to commence on 1st April 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in pathology. Companies that can enhance service offerings with flexible arrangements for specimen pickups and provide comprehensive consultant advice solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Interested providers are encouraged to engage in the process by completing the attached questionnaire, demonstrating market capability and interest in delivering innovative pathology services that align with HCCG's goals for efficiency and improved patient care. ## Notice NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) is considering its procurement options for re-commissioning GP Direct Access Pathology Services for its 306,745 registered patients and 49 GP practices. The HCCG currently commissions GP Direct Access Pathology for around 2.1m tests/year from two providers. The HCCG seeks to secure these tests at less than PS3m per year from 1st April 2018 through consolidating service provision to a single provider. Within the cost envelope of the service, HCCG would expect the provider to deliver an increase in the number of tests year on year and deliver the following service enhancements: * More flexible specimen pickup arrangements, including late afternoon pickups, and potential for evening pickups and weekend pickups to meet primary care needs and the care closer to home agenda. * Better access for GPs to access pathology consultant advice and guidance, perhaps through introduction of a question and advice chat room with a contracted response time. * Ensure that CCG continues to receive value for money with a regular benchmarking process to ensure contracted test prices are priced at the market rates to reflect technology advancement. Further information on the proposed service is available in the draft service specification. HCCG wishes to commission the new pathology service to begin from 1ST April 2018, potentially with a phased mobilisation process, following a procurement process that will conclude by December 2017. HCCG is considering offering a contract with initial term of 5 years with the potential to extend for a maximum further 3 years on a yearly basis, subject to an annual review of performance. HCCG wishes to engage with providers of Pathology Services to seek their views on the attached draft service specification and understand market willingness and capability to bid for the new service. Additional information: Organisations interested in the provision of pathology services are encouraged to complete the attached engagement questionnaire, to be returned by email to greg_reide@nhs.net by 5pm on 1st September 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d648ed55-bc5f-4937-90be-881cfd697695 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2017 at 13:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d648ed55-bc5f-4937-90be-881cfd697695 - 18 Aug 2017 at 13:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d648ed55-bc5f-4937-90be-881cfd697695 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d648ed55-bc5f-4937-90be-881cfd697695 18th August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58ca0ec2-463d-4aac-8f2a-20938f545c27 Draft Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0283615c-9dd4-4d3d-9aad-32519a912153 Market Engagement Brief and Engagement Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c08cb797-6940-44d8-96e0-19dc9c813e1c Market Engagement Brief and Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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