PHW-DCO-56194 Self Sampling STI Testing
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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has extended a contract initially awarded to Health Services Laboratories for their self-sampling STI testing service under an award procedure without prior publication. The extension, taking effect from 30 November 2024, will last until 30 April 2026, offering a 6-month prolongation to the original 12-month agreement concluded in November 2024. This procurement falls within the health services category and utilises the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions.
The targeted location for this service is Wales (UKL region), with key focus areas being public health and diagnostic services. This extension offers a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in diagnostic service solutions to explore potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities. Businesses with expertise in laboratory pathology, logistics for sample handling, data management, and healthcare services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their growth in the public health sector.
By engaging with NHS Wales' procurement strategies, companies can establish significant inroads into the public healthcare system, leveraging this existing contract as a springboard for future opportunities.
Please Note: This is NOT a new award, simply notifying the market of a modification to a contract awarded under PCR 2015 Since May 2020, the online service for self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Wales has been outsourced to an external provider, HSL Pathology (HSL). The award to HSL was undertaken due to a lack of capacity across PHW Infection services due to Covid-19. Appointment of HSL was undertaken with support from NWSSP.
Kits are ordered by patients via an online platform, and their sample is returned directly to the HSL Lab where for testing, with results reported directly to the user. HSL Pathology then invoices PHW monthly linked to the number of tests issued and returned for testing. In November 2024, PHW agreed a 12-month contract (with an option for a further 6-month extension if required) via the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions whilst a competitive tender exercise was undertaken.
This notice is to notify the market that Public Health Wales have exercised the included 6 month extension and that this contract will now expire 30th April 2026
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a new award, simply notification that Public Health Wales have exercised the included 6 month extension to a contract awarded under PCR 2015 as required. Since May 2020, the online service for self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Wales has been outsourced to an external provider, HSL Pathology (HSL). The award to HSL was undertaken due to a lack of capacity across PHW Infection services due to Covid-19. Appointment of HSL was undertaken with support from NWSSP. Kits are ordered by patients via an online platform, and their sample is returned directly to the HSL Lab where for testing, with results reported directly to the user. HSL Pathology then invoices PHW monthly linked to the number of tests issued and returned for testing. In November 2024, PHW agreed a 12-month contract (with an option for a further 6-month extension if required) via the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions whilst a competitive tender exercise was undertaken.. This is NOT a new award: Simply notification of a modification under the PSR Wales regulations
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