{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e3a2-2026-08-13T13:40:02+01:00", "date": "2026-08-13T13:40:02+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e3a2", "description": "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 25th August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as intention to award under the PSR. To ensure the provider still meets the specification this has been assessed by clinical and operational colleagues as key decision makers. There are no identified conflicts of interest. This existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "RRE-01232", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Dried Blood Spot Testing", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85145000", "description": "Services provided by medical laboratories" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Dried Blood Spot Testing for Blood Bourne Viruses", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are awarding to a provider of Blood Borne Virus Testing (BBV) to support and work in partnership with their substance misuse service teams. The Trust is looking to procure a provider who is able to provide the services with testing kits, lab testing and electronic results reporting. The Inclusion Services within MPFT have a national footprint and as such a Provider would be required to deliver across national geographic areas as required. Presently Inclusion deliver Community Drug & Alcohol Services in the following areas: * Buckinghamshire - multiple sites * Hampshire - multiple sites * Isle of Wight * Telford * Staffordshire - multiple sites The above location list outlines current locations, should the trust acquire further locations across the UK, the provider shall endeavour to accommodate these additional locations. The provider of BBV Testing will be required to : * Ensure that there is a consistent and affordable provision of self testing kits available; * Ensure robust and secure information channels for the notification of results in a timely manner; * Provide ongoing support before, during and after the testing process; * Future proof the service to support future growth of work; * Ensure a high quality and robust analytical service; * Provide flexibility to meet changing service demands; * Provide coverage on a national geographic basis. The Trust require the following to be available to test through a *dry blood spot testing method: * HBSAg & HBcAb * HIV (1&2) * Hep C AB * HEP C PCR (to be automatically tested if Hep C Ab is positive) MPFT intend to award this contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of this contract is PS336,839.19 for a 2 year term with an option to extend for up to 12 months. This contract will begin 1st September 2026 and the maximum expiry date will be 31st August 2029.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard", "type": "quality", "description": "100" }, { "type": "price", "description": "0" } ] }, "hasOptions": false } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ3" }, { "region": "UKJ13" }, { "region": "UKG24" }, { "region": "UKG21" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "limited", "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition", "reviewDetails": "All appeals should be raised in line with the prevailing legislation.", "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL", "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE", "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive" } ], "procurementMethodRationale": "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 25th August 2026. 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