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title: "NNUHFT/FHNFT - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0499ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-11"
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# NNUHFT/FHNFT - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0499ca

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), located in Norwich, UKH15, has entered the Award stage for the Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services for the years 2024-2027. The procurement process initiated as a tender and is now complete. The contract, classified under CPV 85145000 for services provided by medical laboratories, pertains to a sub-contract for blood reference testing services provided by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHNFT). The intended award was announced on 11th September 2024, with a standstill period ending on 23rd September 2024, ensuring time for representations by providers. This procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those specialising in blood reference testing. The contract, valued at approximately £150,000 annually, underscores the demand for quality, innovation, and sustainability in service provision. Large organisations, experienced in seamless stakeholder collaboration and capable of maintaining uninterrupted service provision, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses that balance cost-effectiveness with proven service quality, as demonstrated by strategic partnerships, are well-suited to compete in this domain.

## Notice

Sub-contract for the provision of blood reference testing service that FHNFT provide to NNUH.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The amount and type of blood samples sent will vary depending on demands and availability. It is estimated at a value of PS50k a year specifically to FHNFT. 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 laura.marshall@nnuh.nhs.uk by midnight on the 23rd September 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision to award this contract.

The decision to award this contract is due to its alignment with 1, 2, and 3 of the essential criteria: Quality and Innovation, reflecting the high standards and continuous improvement demonstrated consistently by our current supplier over recent years; Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, demonstrated by the seamless integration, stakeholder collaboration, and uninterrupted service provision; and Value, which is maintained through a careful balance between cost-effectiveness and the proven quality of service nurtured through our strategic partnership with this supplier. This contract award promotes these criteria, emphasizing excellence, sustainability, and efficiency in its implementation.

As such, it was agreed the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

### Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under PSR DIrect Award Process C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029027-2024 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029027-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

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