Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 2 JY
UK
Contact person: Jackie Garland
Telephone: +44 1305254476
E-mail: jackie.garland@dchft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKK25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Health
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DCH- Histology Prosignia Testing
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
33 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.<br/>Intending to award to an existing supplier provider following direct award process C <br/><br/>Value- £33,000
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
00000N/A
Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
33 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
33 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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. <br/>Jackie.Garland@dchft.nhs.uk <br/>Decision makers - Service Manager , Head BMS Histology <br/>No conflicts of interest noted <br/>Key Criteria the authority used :-<br/>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<br/>25% Value - In line with curent pricing and NHS annual increases applied <br/>Rationale- service needs to demonstrate value for the organisation, considering current financial constraints. <br/>20% Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Collaboration with Trust and results delivered in a timely manner. Rationale: - low impact due to scope of service<br/>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.<br/>10% Social Value - Samples are delivered via courier supplied by referral service). Rationale:- low value due to scope of service
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 2 JY
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/02/2025