Provision of a Point of Care Service.

Descriptions

The Authority is seeking Suppliers who are able to meet the following Key Goals/Vision relating to this Point of Care Testing (POCT) tender exercise:— Provide innovative solutions to support a continuous 24 hour service.— Innovative ways of linking POCT and self-testing to the digital world.— Reduce the need for repeat GP, Clinic and hospital visits.— Improving treatment compliance and reducing the risk of transmission.— Clinician-directed self-testing.— Comply with ISO 22870/15189.— Deliver value for money to the Public.This tender exercise covers the provision for Tameside Acute Hospital and Tameside and Glossop Community.The tender is split into 8 (eight) Lots. Tenders may be submitted for 1, for several, or for all of the Lots. The Authority is not obliged to award all Lots. The Authority may award more than 1 lot to the same tenderer with no restriction on which lots may be combined.In order for the Trust to maximise the efficiency gains, the successful suppliers are expected to co-operate with the managed service provider of the POCT if applicable and/or the main blood sciences managed service Provider (TBC).