Stem Cell Storage and Destruction - W165856
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Barts Health NHS Trust has initiated a direct award procurement process for the "Stem Cell Storage and Destruction" services, under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. This pertains to the storage and destruction of stem cells as part of their pathology framework. Operating from London, the Trust is awarding this contract to its existing provider to ensure continuity and integration with ongoing patient care pathways.
The procurement falls outside the traditional regulations, highlighting a structured selection process with specific evaluation criteria. The contract, with an approximate value of £290,000, spans from 1 June 2025 to 31 August 2026, with necessary representations from interested parties due by 22 May 2025. Decision-makers include Victoria Sullivan and Jodi Chapman, serving as Procurement Business Partners.
This tender represents a marked opportunity for businesses involved in medical storage and logistical services, particularly those capable of providing seamless integration with existing healthcare frameworks. The explicit focus on continuity and high service standards, as laid out in the procurement criteria, suggests that businesses with established expertise in healthcare service provision and robust support infrastructures are mostly well-positioned to thrive. Moreover, the tender underlines the Trust's commitment to maintaining excellence and integration in care, providing potential entrants with a platform for long-term engagement and association with a major NHS Trust.
Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C for Provision of Stem Cell Storage and Destruction Services to Barts NHS Trust. The contract is for the continued provision of Stem Cell Storage and Destruction Services. The service includes stem cell storage and destruction services.
It forms part of the Trust's pathology framework and ensures continuity of care. This award is being made under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C to an existing provider to Barts NHS Trust. The appropriate lifetime value of the contract is PS290,000 The contract will be provisioned from 01/06/2025 till 31/08/2026.
Award criteria All five PSR Key Criteria have been evaluated and documented internally. Justification for Direct Award under Procedure C:
- The provider is the current incumbent and has delivered the service to a high standard.
- Their service is fully integrated into the patient care pathway.
- The service has been demonstrated to be value for money.
- No alternative provider is likely to offer better outcomes on quality, value, or integration.
- All five PSR Key Criteria have been evaluated and documented internally.
- Samples cannot be moved Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations - Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023. 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/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 22/05/2025 Any written representations should be made to - victoria.sullivan11@nhs.net Decision makers in this award included: Victoria Sullivan (Procurement Business Partner) Jodi Chapman (Procurement Business Partner) Contract Award to:
- Legal Name: Thermo Electron Limited, trading as Fisher Bioservices UK
- Company Registration Number: 01735858
- Registered Office Address: 1 Woodside, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM23 5RG
- Principal Place of Business: Same as registered office
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