UID13059 PROVISION OF CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA SCREENING SERVICES

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA SCREENING SERVICES (STAR Ref UID13059; The Chest Ref 736014) This tender is being conducted under the Competitive Process Route of the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR) This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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 is a joint tender between Trafford, Stockport and Tameside Councils with Trafford Council as the Lead Council. Approximate joint annual spend: £122,236 Breakdown of joint annual spend: Trafford: £40,000 Stockport: £37,434 Tameside: £44,802 Contract commencement date: 1st April 2024 Contract duration: 3 years with the option to extend for up to 24months subject to the sole discretion of the councils. This tender opportunity can be found under Current Opportunities for Trafford Council on the Chest website at www.the-chest.gov.uk All information in relation to this opportunity is available via the Chest only. (Chest Ref DN736014). All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be submitted on the 'Messages' section of The Chest portal. All responses will be communicated using the same method. Please do not contact Star Procurement or the commissioners directly. Deadline for questions: 12noon on the 19th August 2024. All tenders must be submitted via The Chest portal. Deadline for bid submissions; 12noon on the 3rd September 2024. Any changes to the tender submission date/time will be communicated via the Chest.