Microbiology service including clinical Microbiology lab testing and advice

Concepts

• pathology services
• taunton
• clinical advice
• microbiology service
• incident support services
• diagnostic services
• clinical microbiology lab testing
• advice
• an existing service
• molecular and clinical advice

Location

Somerset: Musgrove Park Hospital

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

Somerset NHS Trust

UK Health Security Agency

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Description

To provide a range of diagnostic services and care pathways including Virology, Serology, Molecular and Clinical advice. The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic referral service and incident support services.

Total Quantity or Scope

The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £162,993.The contract dates are 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026This is an existing service with the existing provider.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85111800 - Pathology services

Legal Justification

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 31 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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 decision makers were: Service Manager for Pathology, Bereavement & Spiritual Care ServicesClinical Support & Cancer Services DirectorateNo conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.The key criteria were weighted as follows:30% quality and Innovation30% Value15% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability15% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice10% Social valueThe highest weightings have been applied to ensure a high quality, safe and effective service as providing essential support to the department is vital. Value for money is essential. The provision of a fully integrated service is important to the contract’s success. The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria:The existing suppliers are experienced services providers with a proven track record, and they are highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.