Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Unit 7/8 Meadow Lane
St Ives
PE27 4LG
Contact
Kira Richardson
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pathology Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111800 - Pathology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Awarded under PSR Direct Award C - Pathology Services
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: £5,100,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Awarded under PSR Direct Award C - Pathology Services, Lifetime value of the contract £5,100.000. Start - 01/04/2025 - End - 31/03/2028
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
two.2.14) 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11.03.2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’
Email address where written representations should be sent - ccs.procurementteam@nhs.net
- Award decision-makers; Gemma Buckle - Senior Contract and Relationship Manager and Ellen Ballentyne - Head of iCaSH
- Existing supplier for pathology testing, advantageous cost saving to remain and renew contract. No issues with current supply, supplier meeting expectations on requirements. Net Zero Targets, Carbon Footprint and Reviewing of consumable suppliers are a key focus for the relationship and provider. A price review and reduction has been met by the Provider.
Waste Reduction/ Initiatives are on-going and progressive and support the Trusts Green Plan.
Conflicts of interest identified among the group. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision.
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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.03.2025. 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
18 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
THE DOCTORS LABORATORY LIMITED
The Halo Building, 1 Mabledon Place, London, England, WC1H 9AX
London
WC1H 9AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number
02201998
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: £5,100,000
Lowest offer: £5,100,000 / Highest offer: £5,100,000 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11.03.2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’
Email address where written representations should be sent - ccs.procurementteam@nhs.net
- Award decision-makers; Gemma Buckle - Senior Contract and Relationship Manager and Ellen Ballentyne - Head of iCaSH
- Existing supplier for pathology testing, advantageous cost saving to remain and renew contract. No issues with current supply, supplier meeting expectations on requirements. Net Zero Targets, Carbon Footprint and Reviewing of consumable suppliers are a key focus for the relationship and provider. A price review and reduction has been met by the Provider.
Waste Reduction/ Initiatives are on-going and progressive and support the Trusts Green Plan.
Conflicts of interest identified among the group. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Unit 7/8 Meadow Lane
St Ives
PE27 4LG
Country
United Kingdom