Published date: 26 October 2023

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Pathology services - 85111800

Location of contract

M20 4BX

Value of contract

£100,000,000

Procurement reference

CF-1969000D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

26 October 2023

Closing date

27 November 2023

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 June 2025

Contract end date

31 May 2040

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive dialogue (above threshold)

Tenders are invited from pre-qualified suppliers after discussion of requirements and potential solutions.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Trust has worked with a commercial partner in a joint venture (JV) arrangement to
deliver a comprehensive pathology service for the last 10 years. Building on this knowledge
and experience, the Trust is looking for a new partner that matches its ambitions.
The initial term of the pathology service JV is expected to be for a period of fifteen (15) years
with an option to extend by up to five (5) years.
The Trust is looking for a partner that will;
• Provide an exceptional, high-quality service that meets the specialist needs of a
comprehensive cancer centre;
• Provide investment for the provision of world class infrastructure;
• Embrace the exciting opportunities presented with the co-location of a world leading
oncology research centre; and
• Provide expert guidance along with the creativity and drive to deliver a modern, thriving,
truly exceptional pathology service for patients

More information

Additional text

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Diane Sinclair

Address

Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom

Telephone

+447748624560

Email

Diane.Sinclair@nhs.net