Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-35d4-73f6-8909-a13f946c57af/provision-of-cervical-cytology-laboratory-service-including-hpv-for-nhs-englan closed GB open procedure # Provision of Cervical Cytology Laboratory Service (including HPV) for NHS England Midlands and East (Central Midlands) hereafter referred to as “Lincolnshire Cervical Cytology Laboratory procurement” [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £1,358,500 Published 14 Jul 2015 Deadline Closed 21 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (NHS Arden & GEMCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (Central Midlands) (referred to as the Commissioners) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Cervical Cytology Laboratory Service (including HPV) within Lincolnshire. The Commissioners wish to receive responses to the ITT from suitably qualified and experienced Providers with the necessary capacity and capability to provide the range of Services as set out elsewhere in the ITT, in a safe and effective manner. Subject to any conditions specified in the Contract or any tender documents issued in connection with the Procurement, Potential Bidders may bid in partnership with other organisations. It is expected that interested laboratory providers will ensure that samples from eligible women taken by GPs and Community based clinics are received, tested and reported upon in a timely manner (including HPV test of cure) with secure onwards communication to the next appropriate stage of the pathway, including direct referrals. The service specification includes the service and quality indicators expected by NHS England to ensure that a high standard of service is provided to NHS England’s responsible population and sets out the specific policies, recommendations, and standards that NHS England expects services to meet. The service covers all eligible women between the ages of 25 - 64 who should be enrolled in the programme and invited for screening. The Laboratory service (including HPV testing) covering the Lincolnshire Cervical Cytology programme for 2014-15 approx. 36,500 samples per annum. The contract will be for an initial two year period, commencing 1 April 2016, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will be available from 14 July 2015 via: [gemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://gemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html). The ITT reference for this service is itt-253 All completed bids must be submitted by 17: 00 on 21 August 2015. All correspondence relating to this procurement throughout all the stages of the process must be managed through the Arden & GEM CSU eTendering Procurement Portal messaging facility only. Clarification questions may be asked by Providers during the procurement process, the deadline for clarification questions is 17:00 on 14 August 2015. All correspondence relating to this procurement throughout all the stages of the process must be managed through the Arden & GEM CSU eTendering Procurement Portal messaging facility only. Additional information: How to Apply: To register on the portal: [gemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://gemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) • From the Home Page, click the ‘Click Here to Register’ link • Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal • Complete your organisation & personal details • Choose a memorable username and submit You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a ‘Forgot my Password’ link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: • Login with your unique username & password • From the suppliers reserved area click ‘ITTs Open to All Suppliers’ –this is a repository of all ITT’s open to any registered supplier. • Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select “Provision of Cervical Cytology Laboratory Service (including HPV)” by clicking on it • Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below • Click the ‘Express Interest’ action –this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your ‘My ITTs’ area –this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in. 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