---
title: "DCH-UK Health & Security Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047da6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-07-16"
---

# DCH-UK Health & Security Agency

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047da6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust issuing a tender for microbiology diagnostic services in the UK. The title of the contract is "DCH-UK Health & Security Agency" under the main procurement category of services within the pathology services industry. The contract is planned to be awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The intention to award notice has been issued, with a standstill period for provider representations before the formal award. The contract value is approximately £110,305.00, with services scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in pathology services to compete for providing microbiology diagnostic services to the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Companies experienced in virology, serology, molecular analysis, and clinical advice are well-suited to bid for this contract. Understanding the procurement stage is crucial, as providers need to navigate the limited procurement process efficiently to meet the anticipated service start date and duration specified in the contract. Engaging with decision-makers within the given deadline is essential for potential providers to showcase their capability and expertise in delivering high-quality pathology services.

## Notice

Microbiology diagnostic services for virology, serology, molecular & clinical advice

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Microbiology diagnostic services for virology, serology, molecular & clinical advice .
Intending to award to an existing provider following direct award process C. 
Approx Value of contract PS110,305.00
Date of the services to be provided- 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025

### Procurement Information

There is an existing provider for the healthcare services, and their contract is ending. The proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably as per the tests in Regulation 6 Sections 5,10,11,&12. The authority is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard and therefore the authority is not required to follow Direct Award Processes A or B.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021782-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DORCHESTER, DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021782-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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