Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)

Descriptions

This is direct award to Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (referred to as OUH), for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) "Most Suitable Provider". This is an inter-NHS contract award.

As shown in the disclosed criteria, the main weighted criteria, Integration, collaboration and service is
weighted at 50% as the key objective to centralise testing within the S4 pathology network, connected via LIMs. The other elements of quality-led criteria total a further 40% of the weighting. Value in terms of cost
has been weighted at 10%, because integration, and maintaining the quality of the service is the main objective.

VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.2) Other additional information
‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) "Confirmation of contract award notice". 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the "Most Suitable Provider Process.’ The standstill period of 8 days has been observed.The contract term is for one year. The contract commenced on 06/06/2025 and will terminate on 05/06/2026.The estimated contract value for one year is £2,040,000. This contract value is a forecast only. The value of the contract is determined by the test type, actual test volume and driven by patient need. Contract value for 2025/2026 will be subject to benchmark prior to contract expiry and renewal via the PSR regime. The award decision makers are Noman Manzoor - Director of Pathology at Great WesternHospitals (GWH) and Rob Webb - Director of Procurement for BSW Alliance, on behalf ofGreat Western Hospitals (GWH). Both decision makers have confirmed they are not subjectto any conflict of interest and can demonstrate a clear and transparent application of theservice criteria during their decision process.The decision process was based on a review of the requirement and the strategy involving OUH as described against a set of 5 criteria with a total weighting of 100% as published.