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STH Distribution and Sampling of STI Testing Kits

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Aug 2025 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the buyer, offering a contract titled "STH Distribution and Sampling of STI Testing Kits." It falls under the medical laboratories service industry category in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Preventx Limited on 11th August 2025, amounting to £247,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare services domain, especially SMEs, to expand their operations and collaborate with public health organisations. Companies capable of providing integrated services, including web-portals, cloud-based clinical-record systems, laboratory services, and treatment prescription, are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes. The involvement in such contracts can enhance reputations and pave the way for further business growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH Distribution and Sampling of STI Testing Kits

Notice Description

self-sampling online sexual health service. The service includes; web-portal, cloud-based clinical-record system, integrated laboratory, treatment and contraception prescribing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b1dcc81-7233-4c21-9a88-db294642bed5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb11d31c-747f-4804-9965-523857270f32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREVENTX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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