---
title: "Sendaway Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cf5c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cf5c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-08-26"
---

# Sendaway Tests

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cf5c

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in an active procurement process for "Sendaway Tests", classified under pathology services. This open tender, initiated on 2nd August 2021, aims to outsource specified pathology testing services. The closing date for submissions is set for 2nd September 2021. The contract has a significant duration of 60 months, beginning with an initial period of 36 months and an option for an additional 24-month extension. Operations will be based in Suffolk, with delivery required in the region of UKH14.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering laboratory and pathology testing solutions. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient testing options are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Many local and national suppliers in the health sector could benefit from collaborating with the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, thereby supporting the ongoing demand for pathology services in the region.

## Notice

Sendaway Tests

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sendaway Tests, outsourcing of specified pathology test.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x24 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2021
- 2 Aug 2021 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018414-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wsh.nhs.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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