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title: "Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048488"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048488

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## Summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting, specifically within the pathology services industry category. The contract's term is from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025, with an estimated value of £350,000 and includes an option to extend for an additional year if performance criteria are met. The contracting process is in the "Award" stage and utilises the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the regulations set forth by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method used is a direct award through PSR Process C. The histopathology services will be provided at the Poundbury Cancer Institute located in Dorchester, UK. The standstill period started on 25 July 2024 and any representations by providers should be submitted by 7 August 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology and related services to expand their portfolios and establish a partnership with a significant healthcare provider. Companies that demonstrate high-quality service delivery, innovation, and value for money are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the criteria weighted largely towards quality and innovation (50%) as well as integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (15%), businesses that excel in these areas could benefit significantly. Additionally, there is a focus on social value and cost-efficiency, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs and other businesses capable of meeting these comprehensive service requirements and performance benchmarks.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Poundbury Cancer Institute, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using Process C. The contract is for the provision of outsourced histopathology reporting. The contract term is for one year, from 01/08/2024 to 30/07/2025. The estimated value is PS300,000. An option to extend for a further one year has been included, if the incumbent supplier can demonstrate it still meets the required service level criteria and fulfills the guidelines associated with Process C.
As shown in the disclosed criteria, the main criterion is Quality. "Quality and Innovation" is weighted at 50% as the key objective is maintaining a high-quality service. The other elements of quality-led criteria total a further 40% of the weighting. Value in terms of cost has been weighted 10%, because maintaining the quality of the service is the main objective of this award. The Trust has measured the incumbent supplier's current and likely future performance against the criteria and confirm their recommendation to make a direct award via Process C

### Procurement 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 the relevant authority by 07/08/2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'. Great Western Hospitals (GWH) intends to observe a standstill period of 8 working days as per the guidelines. Once this is complete, subject to a non-receipt of representations from other providers, the contract will be awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 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 | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POUNDBURY CANCER CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 07:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023202-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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