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title: "Managed Service Contract for Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038942"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS"
published: "2022-12-13"
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# Managed Service Contract for Pathology Services

Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038942

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## Summary

The Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) is looking to procure a Managed Service Contract for Pathology Services, spanning two acute and one specialist NHS Trusts. The contract aims to provide seamless pathology services across Sussex, offering diagnostic testing and mortuary services. The buying organisation, NHS Commercial Solutions, is overseeing this tender in the services category. The contract duration is initially set for 10 years, with potential extensions up to 17 years. The procurement is in the Selective stage, following a Competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender period ending on 6th January 2023.

This tender for pathology services presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those specializing in pathology services, diagnostic testing, and mortuary services. Companies with experience in providing healthcare solutions within the Sussex region would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method includes written and electronic submission, with a second stage involving successive reduction and no negotiation necessary. The contract involves multiple NHS Trusts, creating the potential for long-term relationships and sustained business growth for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) was initiated in 2020 incorporating UHSussex, ESHT and QVH. SPN is looking for a contract to support delivery of 'A seamless Pathology Service across Sussex, with the right test at the right time, every time - Delivered by a workforce that feel valued and inspired to deliver exemplary care. SPN operates across two acute and one specialist NHS Trusts. There are laboratories on seven sites stretching the breadth of Sussex from Hastings to Chichester and reaching up to the Surrey borders at East Grinstead. The pathology services provide diagnostic testing of Blood samples, infectious diseases and cellular pathology as well as providing the Mortuary Services to the Trusts. The Contract agreement will be let for a term of TEN (10) YEARS ONLY with the option to extend for further periods, provided that the total term of the agreement does not exceed SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS, which can include variations on the service including but not limited to pathology maintenance only services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) was initiated in 2020 incorporating UHSussex, ESHT and QVH. SPN is looking for a contract to support delivery of 'A seamless Pathology Service across Sussex, with the right test at the right time, every time - Delivered by a workforce that feel valued and inspired to deliver exemplary care. SPN operates across two acute and one specialist NHS Trusts. There are laboratories on seven sites stretching the breadth of Sussex from Hastings to Chichester and reaching up to the Surrey borders at East Grinstead. The pathology services provide diagnostic testing of Blood samples, infectious diseases and cellular pathology as well as providing the Mortuary Services to the Trusts. The Contract agreement will be let for a term of TEN (10) YEARS ONLY with the option to extend for further periods, provided that the total term of the agreement does not exceed SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS, which can include variations on the service including but not limited to pathology maintenance only services

Renewal: 10 year contract with option to extend for up to a further 7 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035295-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS |
| Additional buyers | EAST SUSSEX HOSPITAL; QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL; THE TRUSTS HAVE NOT YET DETERMINED WHETHER THEY WISH FOR ONE TRUST TO HOLD A SINGLE CONTRACT WITH THE PREFERRED SUPPLIER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND THE OTHER TRUSTS, OR WHETHER EACH TRUST WILL ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PREFERRED SUPPLIER. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE SET OUT IN THE PROCUREMEN; UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SUSSEX |
| Locality | DORKING |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH4 1XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Eastbourne |
| Electoral ward | Ratton |
| Westminster constituency | Eastbourne |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2022 at 18:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035295-2022
- 29 Nov 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033833-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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