CDC Phlebotomy service - PSR

Location

COLCHESTER

Description

Our current contract with GPPC is set to expire on 30th September 2025. In previous discussions, we have expressed an interest in extending this contract to align with the end date of GPPC’s agreement with the ICB. The aim is to synchronise timelines and better align strategic intentions moving forward.We are very satisfied with the service GPPC is providing. They are consistently exceeding expectations, delivering over 1,300 blood tests per week. The co-location of the blood service across primary and secondary care has proven to be both practical and beneficial.That said, we are also interested in exploring the feasibility of running an in-house pathology service. However, with the upcoming implementation of EPIC in October 2025, we feel now is not the appropriate time to initiate such a change. To allow us the necessary time to consider a longer-term strategy for delivering the blood service, we are proposing a 6-month PSR award. This would give us the space to evaluate future options, while recognising that GPPC also provide additional services at the CDC, including 24 hour tapes and Dermoscopy

Total Quantity or Scope

ESNEFT Acute CDC Phlebotomy was originally commissioned by NEE CCG/SNEE ICB as a Variation to their PES contract with GPPC. In 2023 ESNEFT were informed they would need to commission the service as it would no longer be included in the PES Contract as a variation. At this time the GPPC PES contract was due to expire in late October 2023 and the SNEE ICB intentions post this date had not been defined. As the service worked well for both parties and the patients within the community benefited from a single delivery location not just for Acute Phlebotomy/Community GP Phlebotomy, they were also delivering other services for NEECS and Acute. In the interim GPPC were direct awarded a 6-month contract under Waiver with a further 6-month contract under PSR Option C to allow time for SNEE ICB to consider their options on their PES commissioning. SNEE ICB have extended their contract PES contract with GPPC until September 2026.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85111000 - Hospital services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

Direct Award Via PSR Option C

Other Information

PSR Direct Award Process C