Urgent Award - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting

Location

Birmingham

Description

Urgent Award Contract - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting (blood, urine and other patient diagnostic samples).

Total Quantity or Scope

This urgent award under the Provider Selection Regime is required to maintain continuity of a clinically critical pathology sample analysis service. Any interruption would present a direct risk to patient safety. It is not practicable to run a competitive process currently due to operational and clinical constraints, including integration with RiO and transport arrangements. Awarding to the incumbent provider represents the least-risk option. The proposed contract is time-limited to six months, with an optional six-month extension to allow a compliant longer-term procurement to be completed. The value of the contract, if full 12 month option is utilised, is £647,569.00 ex VAT. The start date of the contract is date of last signature, 26/02/2026.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85111800 - Pathology services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

Urgent Award.

Other Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.Following justifications apply for Urgent Award: Clinical criticality, No viable alternative, Transition complexity and Immediate need.Decision makers for BSMHFT included: Microbiology Service Lead, Chief AHP & Interim Deputy Director of Quality, Safety & Experience and Contract Performance Manager. No conflicts of interests were declared.