Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road
COLCHESTER
CO4 5JL
UK
Contact person: Commissioning
E-mail: commissioning@esneft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKH14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy
Reference number: ESNEFT2739
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Phlebotomy Service Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
151 102.79
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
II.2.14) Additional information
Regulation 9(4)<br/><br/>Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.<br/><br/>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 22 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR<br/><br/>2.The contract title and reference.<br/><br/><br/>Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy<br/>Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – Acute Phlebotomy ESNEFT2739<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>GP Primary Choice (GPPC)<br/>Unit 1, Block C,<br/>University of Essex Knowledge Gateway<br/>Nesfield Road<br/>Colchester<br/>CO4 3ZL<br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/><br/>Description – Phlebotomy Service<br/>CPV Code – 85111000-0 – Hospital Services <br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/><br/><br/>£ 151,102.79 (6 Months) <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>6.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/><br/><br/>Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):<br/><br/>Divisional Management Team (DMT) – Cancer and Diagnostics:<br/><br/>Lauren Ruth - Assistant General Manager – CDC <br/>Neil Goryn - Finance Manager – Cancer and Diagnostics<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Key Criteria: <br/>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. <br/>2. Value – They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation. <br/>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. <br/>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.<br/>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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/><br/><br/>None declared<br/><br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.<br/><br/>All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed ESNEFT Declaration of interest Forms. External key personnel follow Declaration of interest process. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/03/2026