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title: "Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d30"
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buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d30

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## Summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of the Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Acute Phlebotomy services to GP Primary Choice (GPPC). The contract, valued at £132,572.50 for a duration from 1st April 2024 to 30th September 2024, was awarded under a Direct Award Process C. The procurement stage is marked as 'Award,' and key decision-makers from the NHS Foundation Trust were involved in the awarding process. The associated industry category is Hospital Services, and the contract was awarded using a selective procurement method. The location for service provision is the Clacton area.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers specializing in hospital services, particularly phlebotomy services. Businesses focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, quality service delivery within budget, collaboration with healthcare providers, and improving access to healthcare can excel in competing for similar contracts. The procurement process was aimed at addressing local healthcare needs and is suited for businesses looking to establish partnerships with regional healthcare authorities, such as the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver high-quality healthcare services in specific localities.

## Notice

Phlebotomy Services for Clacton Diagnostic Centre

### Lot Information

Lot 1

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 8 April 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.' Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 08 April 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'

2.The contract title and reference.
Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy
Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
GP Primary Choice (GPPC)
Unit 1, Block C,
University of Essex Knowledge Gateway
Nesfield Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZL

4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code
Description - Phlebotomy Service
CPV Code - 85111000-0 - Hospital Services

5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.
PS132,572.50 (6 Months)

6.Details of the award decision-makers.
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT)::
General Manager - Medical Imaging
Assistant General manager - Cross Site Medical Imaging
Finance Manager - Cancer and Diagnostics

7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.
Key Criteria:

1. Quality and Innovation - The provider is a locally run organisation with the key aim to meet local needs. One of their values is to secure quality for their patients. They are in tune with the needs of the local population and adapt the service they provide to ensure they are in line with this.

2. Value - They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation.

3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The Provider works within the local estate using local staff. Therefore, there is close collaboration between ESNEFT and the provider.

4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Using our local estate in Clacton CDC means that the local population benefit from the service being provided in this location and access is greatly improved. The Provider also oversees part of the Targeted Lung Health Check pathway, which is solely aimed at reducing health inequalities for our population.

5. Social Value - The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. They use local workforce to add to their social value

8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared.

9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.
All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed SNEE ICB Declaration of interest Forms. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015271-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,521,146 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,653,718 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GP PRIMARY CHOICE (GPPC; SUFFOLK GP FEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015271-2024
- 28 Mar 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010223-2024
- 27 Feb 2024 at 14:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006275-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

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