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title: "CDC Phlebotomy Service"
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# CDC Phlebotomy Service

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af8e

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has completed a procurement process for the "CDC Phlebotomy Service", falling under the industry category of hospital services. This contract operates within the services procurement category, with ESNEFT acting as the primary buying organisation. Located in Colchester, the contracted service is specifically delivered at the Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a six-month contractual term from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is valued at £147,328.42 for the six-month period, with GP Primary Choice (GPPC) named as the selected provider following a limited procurement method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those with a focus on phlebotomy and diagnostic services. Businesses with expertise in managing acute diagnostic centres or providing integrated healthcare services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The collaboration with GPPC highlights the opportunity for continuity and ease of management of acute services, aligning with the strategic objectives of ESNEFT. Companies that are agile and capable of adapting to varying contract durations, such as the recurring six-month review periods stipulated under PSR Option C, will be positioned advantageously for this and future contracts. The ongoing need for reliable phlebotomy services in a clinical setting underscores the potential for sustained engagement and long-term relationship building with the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

CDC Phlebotomy Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award for Acute CDC Phlebotomy Service to Current Provider under new PSR Regulations Option C. This is the second Award under Option C and is allowed within the current PSR Regulations. Contract is continued, in part, as the current provider (GPPC) also deliver other Acute and NEECS services from the CDC which allows both ease of management for the services and greater access for Acute Phlebotomy patients and patients GPPC seen under their PES Phlebotomy contract to support GPs. The PES contract GPPC holds ends in September 2026. The continued use of 6 month contract awards under PSR Option C allows flexibility for Division to review regularly, investigate all options and align to the SNEE ICB PES Contract. PSR Option C allows the Division to have the option to change at short notice if a better model arises or continue if this is best option until SNEE ICB conform their intentions for PES Phlebotomy post September 2026. The current CDC Phlebotomy delivery services commissioned by SNEE ICB and ESNEFT works well when delivered from CDC as a single point of delivery, at this point, for both commissioners and patients.

The following line should be included: '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 September 2025. 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 ESNEFT 2340
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.
PS147,328.42 (6 Months)
4
6.Details of the award decision-makers.
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):
Divisional Management Team (DMT) - Cancer and Diagnostics:
General Manager - Assistant General Manager - CDC
Finance Manager - Cancer and Diagnostics. Additional information: Approvals:
(a) Service: DMT Cancer and Diagnostics and Assistant General Manager (GM on secondment)
(b) Term - 6 moths 1st October 2024 - 31st March 2025
(c) Finance:; Finance Manager - Cancer and Diagnostics - Awarded as price of current contract. Contract Value PS147,328.42 (6 Months)
(d) Business Informatics and reporting: Award is to current provider with same reporting requirements
(e) Commissioning: The Commissioning Team have been involved in the Award Process

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033914-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 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 | £147,328 |

## 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GP PRIMARY CHOICE (GPPC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033914-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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