Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 2 JY
Contact
Jackie Garland
Telephone
+44 1305254476
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Health
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DCH- Histology Prosignia Testing
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £33,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.
Intending to award to an existing supplier provider following direct award process C
Value- £33,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
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 26th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00000N/A
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £33,000
Lowest offer: £33,000 / Highest offer: £33,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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 26th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Jackie.Garland@dchft.nhs.uk
Decision makers - Service Manager , Head BMS Histology
No conflicts of interest noted
Key Criteria the authority used :-
25% Quality & Innovation - Service provider has experience of this service to an acceptable standard. Rationale for weighting –regulated service, with stipulated quality standards and high risk associated with non-conformance
25% Value - In line with curent pricing and NHS annual increases applied
Rationale- service needs to demonstrate value for the organisation, considering current financial constraints.
20% Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Collaboration with Trust and results delivered in a timely manner. Rationale: - low impact due to scope of service
20% Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - This is the only supplier that can deliver this test. Rationale: - low impact due to scope of service.
10% Social Value - Samples are delivered via courier supplied by referral service). Rationale:- low value due to scope of service
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 2 JY
Country
United Kingdom