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Confirmation testing of positive clinical samples

BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Sep 2021 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for "Confirmation testing of positive clinical samples" within the laboratory services sector. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £56,000. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2021 and extends until 31 March 2022. This contract was officially awarded on 30 March 2021, with the announcement published on 8 September 2021. The delivery of services is designated to take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialised in laboratory services and clinical testing. Companies that are capable of delivering confirmation testing services in accordance with national guidelines would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the NHS and related healthcare organisations can provide valuable experience and establish long-term business relationships in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Confirmation testing of positive clinical samples

Notice Description

Provision of confirmation testing services for positive patient samples as required by national guidelines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-107aec06-fe7a-413b-8087-e3bb1a9fb87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5b195d-eb22-48c4-9273-dccbd1ba4caf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jenn.comfort@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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