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title: "CDC Phlebotomy service - PSR"
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# CDC Phlebotomy service - PSR

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05969a

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the delivery of phlebotomy services at the Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Colchester, classified under the hospital services industry category (CPV code: 85111000). The procurement process was initiated without a prior call for competition, using a limited procurement method. The award, granted on 9th September 2025 to the existing provider GP Primary Choice, covers a 6-month period from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. This contract follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, ensuring alignment with strategic health service provisions in the region identified as "UKH14".

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare providers, especially those capable of integrating community and acute care services with a focus on local population needs. Companies that emphasise quality service, innovation, and local collaboration are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate value through efficient budget use and social value contributions, leveraging local workforce resources, would stand a good chance in such procurement processes. The contract aims to improve access to health care and reduce inequalities, making it an attractive proposition for socially responsible organisations.

## Notice

Our current contract with GPPC is set to expire on 30th September 2025. In previous 
discussions, we have expressed an interest in extending this contract to align with the end 
date of GPPC's agreement with the ICB. The aim is to synchronise timelines and better align 
strategic intentions moving forward.
We are very satisfied with the service GPPC is providing. They are consistently exceeding 
expectations, delivering over 1,300 blood tests per week. The co-location of the blood 
service across primary and secondary care has proven to be both practical and beneficial.
That said, we are also interested in exploring the feasibility of running an in-house pathology 
service. However, with the upcoming implementation of EPIC in October 2025, we feel now is 
not the appropriate time to initiate such a change. To allow us the necessary time to consider 
a longer-term strategy for delivering the blood service, we are proposing a 6-month PSR 
award. This would give us the space to evaluate future options, while recognising that GPPC 
also provide additional services at the CDC, including 24 hour tapes and Dermoscopy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ESNEFT Acute CDC Phlebotomy was originally commissioned by NEE CCG/SNEE ICB as a 
Variation to their PES contract with GPPC. In 2023 ESNEFT were informed they would need 
to commission the service as it would no longer be included in the PES Contract as a variation. 
At this time the GPPC PES contract was due to expire in late October 2023 and the SNEE 
ICB intentions post this date had not been defined. As the service worked well for both parties 
and the patients within the community benefited from a single delivery location not just for 
Acute Phlebotomy/Community GP Phlebotomy, they were also delivering other services for 
NEECS and Acute. In the interim GPPC were direct awarded a 6-month contract under 
Waiver with a further 6-month contract under PSR Option C to allow time for SNEE ICB to 
consider their options on their PES commissioning. SNEE ICB have extended their contract 
PES contract with GPPC until September 2026. Additional information: PSR Direct Award Process C

### Procurement Information

Direct Award Via PSR Option C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070269-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,328 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 Oct 2025 at 18:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070269-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054977-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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