Award

National Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Blood Group Genotyping Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

26 Sep 2023 at 18:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender for the "National Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Blood Group Genotyping Programme" by NHS England. The programme aims to genotype blood groups for up to 17,800 patients with sickle cell or thalassemia in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award justified under Regulation 32 due to lack of competition for technical reasons in the health services industry. The contract period is from September 28, 2023, to July 27, 2024, with a total value of £854,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those with expertise in genotyping and serving patients with sickle cell or thalassemia. Given the direct award nature, businesses capable of delivering specialised services efficiently would be well-suited to compete. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) was the successful supplier for this tender, highlighting the potential for organisations with similar capabilities to win contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Blood Group Genotyping Programme

Notice Description

The proposed 12-month programme will enable genotyping of blood groups by NHS BT in current patients (up to 17,800 patients) with either sickle cell or thalassemia. Additional information: Direct Award justified under Reg 32 as lack of competition due to technical reasons. NHSBT are the only organisation capable of delivering the scope of servcies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff577fe-a93a-4fc2-a40e-2607f3244365
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£854,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£854,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2023 - 27 Jul 2024 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andy Powell
Contact Email
andrew.powell14@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+447702433551

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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