--- title: "LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST" published: "2020-12-04" --- # LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8f2081f-30ae-4426-9881-8068a668f4bf.json) ## Summary The Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "LCHS Pathology Services - Sexual Health and HIV," with plans to publish the tender on 21 December 2020. The procurement will focus on providing Pathology Services for testing and reporting on Sexual Health and HIV for patients in England, with an estimated value of £3,000,000. Key engagement activities are scheduled, including an engagement end date on 16 December 2020, allowing potential providers to prepare their submissions. Interested parties can express their interest via the e-Procurement messaging portal. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pathology sectors, particularly those specialising in sexual health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is aimed at diversifying service provision in this essential area. Companies capable of performing a range of STI tests, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and HIV among others, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, addressing the needs of Lincolnshire's healthcare system. ## Notice Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) will be seeking a provider of Pathology Services for Sexual Health and HIV. The Contracting Authority aim to advertise the tender on 21 December 2020. This is to provide notice to the market that the procurement is being undertaken and to provide opportunity for providers to prepare ahead of the issue of tender documentation. Providers are also invited to express an interest by messaging the Contracting Authority via the e-Procurement portal messaging service - procontract.due-north.com. LCHS seek the provision of a Pathology Service for the testing and reporting of Sexual Health and HIV screening tests on behalf of Lincolnshire patients. Patient swabs will be undertaken by the LiSH service, which require collection from clinics and processing by the successful provider. This service specification sets out the minimum requirements of this service. This service will primarily cover screening for the following tests: * Chlamydia (NB There is a separate contract for online Chlamydia Screening for 15-24 year olds) * Gonorrhoea * Trichomonas * Herpes * Syphilis * HIV * Blood borne Viruses eg Hep A, Hep B and Hep C * Non STI organisms such as Candida and Bacterial Vaginosis, streptococcus etc * Mycoplasma Genitalium * Lymphogranuloma Venereum The service will include the BASHH recommended tests for STIs (April 2019 or any subsequent update). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4811668-2e38-4180-bf5d-464ea6f23eb2 | | 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 | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST | | Additional buyers | LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTHCARE SERVICES NHS TRUST | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN5 7JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 09:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4811668-2e38-4180-bf5d-464ea6f23eb2 - 4 Dec 2020 at 09:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0213bd61-7cde-49ae-9e17-a945a1931ed4 - 3 Dec 2020 at 17:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c934bb-c0c5-4a6b-82d2-ead634e2226a - 3 Dec 2020 at 17:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b66e224-dd2a-4eb0-bd9f-5cc7984b2816 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4811668-2e38-4180-bf5d-464ea6f23eb2 4th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0213bd61-7cde-49ae-9e17-a945a1931ed4 4th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c934bb-c0c5-4a6b-82d2-ead634e2226a 3rd December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b66e224-dd2a-4eb0-bd9f-5cc7984b2816 3rd December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2d38df2-8535-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Early Opportunity Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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