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title: "The provision of pathology services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f392b779-288e-46ce-8a62-8fa63021e153"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHANGE, GROW, LIVE (CGL)"
published: "2018-06-21"
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# The provision of pathology services

Buyer: CHANGE, GROW, LIVE (CGL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f392b779-288e-46ce-8a62-8fa63021e153

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Change, Grow, Live (CGL), is for the provision of pathology services across various regions within the UK, including Scotland, the North East, and London. The planned contract, valued at £750,000, is in the planning stage with a contract period expected to commence on 1st July 2019 and conclude by 30th June 2022. This initiative involves engaging potential suppliers to assess capabilities and understand procurement options for critical blood analysis services, specifically FBC, U&Es, and LFT tests.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing pathology services on a national scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's inclusive nature. With the focus on time-sensitive tests and a single supplier model, businesses offering efficient and reliable services would likely have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

CGL has approximately 80 sites which require pathology services, across the UK. Details can be provided on request. We require FBC, U&Es and LFT, as some of these tests are time critical we are looking for a single supplier who can support CGL on a national basis. At this stage, CGL is seeking to engage with prospective providers to improve understanding of supplier capabilities, the options available to procure these services and other factors currently affecting the industry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee2edf4-a3d8-4adb-8ec6-47f936ea0948 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHANGE, GROW, LIVE (CGL) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 1YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2018 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee2edf4-a3d8-4adb-8ec6-47f936ea0948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee2edf4-a3d8-4adb-8ec6-47f936ea0948
  21st June 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN154770
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.changegrowlive.org/

## Provenance

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