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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for providing comprehensive pathology services, including diagnostic services, clinical microbiology lab testing, and advice. The contract, titled "Microbiology service including clinical Microbiology lab testing and advice," falls under the services category and is valued at £162,993. The services will be provided at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton (UKK23).
The contract award date is 1 April 2025, and it will run until 31 March 2026. This procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, involving a direct award with no prior publication of a call for competition. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the pathology and healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in microbiology and diagnostic services.
It highlights the importance of providing high-quality, integrated, and innovative healthcare solutions. Businesses with experience in delivering diagnostic referrals and incident support services, and those that can offer value for money while maintaining service sustainability, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The awarding criteria emphasised quality, innovation, integration, and social value, suggesting that providers who excel in these areas are likely to succeed in similar procurement opportunities.
The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals. <br/><br/>The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS162,993.<br/><br/>The contract dates are 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026<br/><br/>This is an existing service with the existing provider.
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