Published date: 8 April 2019

Last edited date: 8 April 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 November 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

East Midlands, East of England, South East

Value of contract

£3,600,000

Procurement reference

NA/DJ001

Published date

8 April 2019

Closing date

20 November 2018

Contract start date

17 April 2019

Contract end date

16 April 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

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 is for 3 years and an offer of a further 2 year 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 16th April 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 for the upcoming Provider Briefing session, currently planned for 26th October 2018 (TBC)

You will receive details once you register for the opportunity at

https://gmail13.esourcingportal.com

The Phlebotomy Service opportunity will be live from 4pm on 16th October 2018.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Nadeem Aslam

Address

Charter House,Parkway
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
AL86JL
England

Email

nadeem.aslam@nhs.net