Award

Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemi

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, Leeds, has completed a procurement process for the service titled "Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia". As the buyer, NHS England sought to embed blood group genotyping into routine medical practice, primarily to minimise adverse reactions in patients with rare blood disorders. This contract falls under the "Blood analysis services" category and covers the region of England, United Kingdom, specifically at the postal code LS1 4AP. The procurement process reached the award stage on 13th May 2025 and the contract runs from 12th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. With a total procurement value of £140,671, this tender was successfully awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The procurement method is labelled as 'Other', indicating a specialised approach tailored to the service's specific requirements.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory services, particularly those capable of advancing blood genotyping. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity fitting due to the tailored requirements and the chance to collaborate with leading healthcare organisations like NHSBT. Engaging in such procurement processes not only provides financial growth but also enhances business credibility and industry standing through association with nationally significant healthcare projects. Prospective firms engaging in similar opportunities should focus on innovation in medical technology and robust service provision capabilities.

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Notice Title

Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemi

Notice Description

The main output of this programme is for blood group genotyping to become embedded into routine practice. Primary objective (benefit) of doing so is to ensure patients with rare blood disorders have a minimise risk of adverse reactions through access to blood group genotyping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ae36907-e480-42d5-845e-5aaee77248d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d966c341-a622-49a0-b6f4-29dbbc3b93bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,671 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,671 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS
Contact Name
Pratim Saikia
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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