Extension of the Existing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Contract via Contract Change Notice (CCN)

Description

This VEAT notice relates to the extension of the existing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) contract through a Contract Change Notice (CCN). The contract has reached the end of its permissible term; however, continuation is essential to maintain uninterrupted pathology services across the Trust. The incoming LIMS provider is not yet operational at Barnsley and Rotherham sites. The extension is required to ensure business continuity, patient safety, and continued clinical operation. Lot 1: The Contracting Authority intends to award a Contract Change Notice (CCN) to extend the current LIMS contract beyond its original expiry date. The existing agreement has no further contractual extensions available; however, continuation of service is essential. The new LIMS provider is not yet operational at the Barnsley and Rotherham sites and will not be ready to mobilise for an extended period. Immediate termination of the incumbent solution would result in a critical loss of LIMS functionality, creating significant patient safety risks and rendering laboratory operations non‑functional. The extension covers ongoing provision of LIMS software, support, maintenance, hosting, and associated services required to keep the pathology service operational. Additional information: This notice relates to a temporary continuation of the incumbent service to maintain operational continuity while the Authority completes the necessary processes to determine future service arrangements.