Tender

Serology Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 08:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the provision of a Serology Managed Service, under an active open procedure (above threshold). This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to microbiological cultures (CPV: 33698100). The delivery location is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, with postal code B15 1NU. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 5 February 2025. Key dates to note are the tender closing date on 14 April 2025 at 14:00 BST and the contract period starting on 1 August 2025, running until 31 July 2032.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in microbiological cultures and managed healthcare services. The substantial contract value of GBP 1,500,000 over seven years offers a stable revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for well-established businesses. Since the procurement process is open, it allows diverse business entities to participate, although it is noted that the opportunity is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with robust service delivery capabilities and those experienced in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Serology Managed Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Serology Managed Service. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54fa90-7947-4a89-bcff-929683b3ab2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
B15 1NU
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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