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title: "NNUH/NWLP - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b55"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# NNUH/NWLP - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b55

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of clinical laboratory services titled "NNUH/NWLP - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27" located in the UKH15 region. The contract, which covers services provided by medical laboratories, specifically focuses on reference testing services for blood samples. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the intended award set to North West London Pathology through a direct award process. The standstill period will conclude on 27th September 2024, by which time any representations by providers must be submitted. This contract is governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total indicative value of £24,000.

This tender provides ample opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in medical laboratory services and with a strength in conducting reference testing of blood samples. It is particularly suitable for companies that can demonstrate quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and value. North West London Pathology, a large-scale medical laboratory services provider, was chosen due to their alignment with NNUH’s essential criteria and strategic partnership history, highlighting the potential for reliable and sustainable business relationships. The limited procurement method without prior competition suggests a high trust in service provision and existing partnerships, ideal for similarly positioned entities looking to maintain or expand their public sector engagement.

## Notice

Reference testing services in relation to blood samples. The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS24,000. NNUH are intending to award this service to Imperial College London NHS Trust operating as North West London Pathology following direct award process C.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Reference testing services in relation to blood samples. The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS24,000. NNUH are intending to award this service to Imperial College London NHS Trust operating as North West London Pathology following direct award process C. 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 27th 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

NNUH are intending to award this contract to NWLP following Direct Award Process C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029621-2024 |
| 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 | 17 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 | £24,000 |

## 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 | NORTH WEST LONDON PATHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029621-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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