Published date: 16 June 2018

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 29 June 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hospital and related services - 85110000

  • Medical practice and related services - 85120000

Location of contract

East Midlands, East of England, South East

Procurement reference

NA/NG_E&N001

Published date

16 June 2018

Closing date

29 June 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

East and North Hertfordshire CCG are intending to procure a Community phlebotomy service for the population of East and North Hertfordshire. The length of contract will be confirmed at the Invitation to Tender stage. It is likely to be for a minimum of 3 years and may offer an extension period.

The current Community phlebotomy service is being delivered by the following providers: East and North Hertfordshire Trust (ENHT), Princess Alexandra Trust (PAH) and Royal Free London NHS Trust (RFL) following the restructure of the Pathology Partnership phlebotomy services in March 2017. EHNT is the main provider for community phlebotomy and the contract with ENHT ends on 31st March 2019.

East and North Hertfordshire CCG are committed to ensure the provision of community phlebotomy services are, equitable, accessible, safe and cost effective across all localities as well as being in line with the Carter report of delivering efficiencies within the NHS; East and North Hertfordshire CCG also intends to create opportunities to deliver a community phlebotomy services in different ways, by ensuring integration across providers as well as providing accessible and equitable care close to patient's homes. The aim is to achieve better outcomes, improved patient experience and increased patient choice.

Due to space constraints, please could we ask that a maximum of 2 attendees per bidder

Please indicate your interest by emailing the following address with the name of your organisation and attendees names:
enhertsccg.pmo@nhs.net

Address: Large Meeting Room, Welwyn Garden City library, Campus west, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AJ
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Date: Friday 29th June 2018
Time: 10am -12pm

About the buyer

Address

Charter House,Parkway
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
AL86JL
England

Email

enhertsccg.pmo@nhs.net