Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service for GP-requested Phlebotomy for SDCCG

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NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG) are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a Direct Access Adult Phlebotomy Service for GP-requested phlebotomy for patients registered within Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group. Although this service is advertised as an Adult Phlebotomy Service, young adults over the age of 13 may attend the service if providers deem the patient to meet the requirements as set out under the ‘Gillick competence’ principles. LOT 3 also includes a small facility for children aged 24 months -12 years. (See information below) The current provision of service is delivered by 3 individual Lots which include:- • LOT 1 – Community settings • LOT 2 – Central Derby City Location • LOT 3 – Afternoon/evenings and weekend provision plus children’s appointment service. Patients will access the phlebotomy service via a Primary Care Health Professional completing the appropriate request form and the service will be provided by a trained phlebotomist. Please note this service is for venepuncture only.