Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road
COLCHESTER
CO4 5JL
Contact
Matthew Melarkey
matthew.melarkey@esneft.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CDC Phlebotomy (Acute)
Reference number
ESNEFT2739
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111000 - Hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CDC Phlebotomy Service (Acute)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £147,328.42
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Regulation 9(4)
Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C
1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
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 19/09/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR
2.The contract title and reference.
Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy
Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy ESNEFT2739
3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
GP Primary Choice (GPPC)
Unit 1, Block C,
University of Essex Knowledge Gateway
Nesfield Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZL
4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code
Description – Phlebotomy Service
CPV Code – 85111000-0 – Hospital Services
5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.
£147,382.42 (6 Months – 1st October 2025 – 31st March 2026)
6.Details of the award decision-makers.
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):
Divisional Management Team (DMT) – Cancer and Diagnostics:
Assistant General Manager – CDC
Finance Manager – Cancer and Diagnostics
7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.
Key Criteria:
1. Quality and Innovation – The provider is a locally run organisation with the key aim to meet local needs. One of their values is to secure quality for their patients. They are in tune with the needs of the local population and adapt the service they provide to ensure they are in line with this.
2. Value – They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation.
3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The Provider works within the local estate using local staff. Therefore, there is close collaboration between ESNEFT and the provider.
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – Using our local estate in Clacton CDC means that the local population benefit from the service being provided in this location and access is greatly improved. The Provider also oversee part of the Targeted Lung Health Check pathway, which is solely aimed at reducing health inequalities for our population.
5. Social Value – The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. They use local workforce to add to their social value
8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared
9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.
None
two.2.14) Additional information
Regulation 9(4)
Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C
1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
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 19/09/2025 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR
2.The contract title and reference.
Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy
Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy ESNEFT2739
3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
GP Primary Choice (GPPC)
Unit 1, Block C,
University of Essex Knowledge Gateway
Nesfield Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZL
4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code
Description – Phlebotomy Service
CPV Code – 85111000-0 – Hospital Services
5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.
£147,382.42 (6 Months – 1st October 2025 – 31st March 2026)
6.Details of the award decision-makers.
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):
Divisional Management Team (DMT) – Cancer and Diagnostics:
Assistant General Manager – CDC
Finance Manager – Cancer and Diagnostics
7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.
Key Criteria:
1. Quality and Innovation – The provider is a locally run organisation with the key aim to meet local needs. One of their values is to secure quality for their patients. They are in tune with the needs of the local population and adapt the service they provide to ensure they are in line with this.
2. Value – They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation.
3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The Provider works within the local estate using local staff. Therefore, there is close collaboration between ESNEFT and the provider.
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – Using our local estate in Clacton CDC means that the local population benefit from the service being provided in this location and access is greatly improved. The Provider also oversee part of the Targeted Lung Health Check pathway, which is solely aimed at reducing health inequalities for our population.
5. Social Value – The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. They use local workforce to add to their social value
8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared
9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.
None
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 September 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes