Thank you for your request for information about the following:

Request

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below.

Blood Culture Collection Systems:

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5050ec52-a70c-4840-ae3a-408e10e2c58c

The details we require are:

What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages

Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date

Start date & duration of framework/contract?

Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?

Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?

Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?

Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 28 November 2024.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

Our response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

Advice and Assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) may hold some or all of the information you require.

They can be contacted at:

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Equinox House

City Link

Nottingham, NG2 4LA

Email: foi@supplychain.nhs.uk

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