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STI Test Kits - Award Notice

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2017 at 09:28

Award Notice
Tender

31 May 2017 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of STI Test Kits, with an award notice published on 23rd August 2017. This procurement falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category, specifically for a postal self-test kit for detecting STIs and blood-borne viruses. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a contract value of £282,000 GBP. The contract period runs from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2019, and is aimed at supporting a new model of integrated sexual health treatment in Birmingham and Solihull. The relevant parties involved include Blue Step Solutions as the awarded supplier, and the delivery location is within the West Midlands region.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in manufacturing medical supplies, particularly postal self-test kits for NHS Pathology Services. Companies that specialise in medical equipment and have a proven history of responding swiftly to changing requirements will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Smaller enterprises or SMEs in the related fields are encouraged to consider similar opportunities for growth, especially those that can demonstrate innovation in product development and service delivery, as the Trust is looking for a partner that can adapt to evolving health needs throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STI Test Kits - Award Notice

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has established a new model of care for Integrated Sexual Health Treatment & Prevention for the population of Birmingham & Solihull; which includes postal self-test STI and chlamydia screening kits. The service, Umbrella, is a partnership, led by University Hospitals Birmingham, consisting of a number of community-based organisations, charities and health service providers, with the aim of improving sexual health and wellbeing of the people of Birmingham and Solihull. Umbrella is the largest and most integrated sexual health service in the world and has been live since August 2015. Umbrella's comprehensive strategy aims to improve sexual health outcomes against 10 indicators which include increased and improved access to sexual health services; and increased and prompt testing and diagnosis for HIV, STIs and blood borne viruses. To support and assist achieving the aims of the service, there is requirement for production and supply of a postal self-test kit for detecting the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B. The Trust is looking for a supplier with proven experience in production of postal self-test kits for NHS Pathology Services, preferably STI kits, who will be able to assist the Trust in developing its service in a safe and controlled manner. The Trust recognises the service is continually developing and the successful supplier will need to adapt and rapidly respond to changes in requirements through the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e31edda-d516-49c5-9949-f0d85168f455
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1180c8-4a3f-4b6e-9a86-e2215039c22f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£282,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B30 3HG
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
King's Norton North
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE STEP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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