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Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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04 Dec 2018 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber" has been awarded by Public Health England, located in Salisbury, England. This contract, classified under the Health Services category (CPV 85100000), covers essential microbiology services for the North East, including timely pathogen testing, outbreak investigation support, and expert advice in public health. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th September 2021, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The total value of the contract is £500,000, awarded using an open procurement method following the appropriate threshold procedure.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in public health services, particularly those specialising in microbiology and infectious disease testing. Companies that can provide innovative testing methodologies, complement existing public health initiatives, or offer expertise in outbreak management would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. Engaging with public health authorities, such as the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust—identified as a key supplier in this contract—could enhance potential partnerships for firms looking to expand their footprint in health service procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber

Notice Description

Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for North East. This contract covers the following elements: - Timely testing of samples for a wide range of pathogens (including some not tested for by NHS microbiology laboratories), providing results/interpretation to the sender and providing treatment advice to clinicians if required. - Processing specialist referred samples for NHS laboratories. - Developing/rolling out new tests or methodologies to support PHE locally / nationally. - Maintaining existing active links to PHE and other Reference Laboratories. - Testing service for the investigation of outbreaks of infections or sporadic infections caused by pathogens specific concern. - Professional expert microbiological and virological advice and support in relation to medical and scientific issues pertaining to Public Health Microbiology and PHE. The contract is for 3 years with possible extensions up to 2 years. Additional information: Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice External ID: 8c973046-a6a4-4072-abce-739e171aebdc was published on 19/12/2017 11:19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070eb3d1-27fd-4574-866e-26e237d9dd78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0QT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Till Valley
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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