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Award

20 May 2025 at 16:49

Tender

07 Jan 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board has progressed through the procurement process for the provision of a Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) Service aimed at reducing bowel cancer mortality. This announcement marks the intention to award the contract to Bowel Cancer Screening Midlands and North West, who received the highest combined score in the selection criteria, encompassing quality, innovation, value, and social factors. The procurement process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and not the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The competitive open procedure culminates with the awarding decision as of 20th May 2025, with a contract start date planned for 1st July 2025, subject to standstill period concluding on 2nd June 2025. The total anticipated contract value stands at £2,547,420, with services to be delivered in the Birmingham and Solihull region under CPV classification 85145000 for medical laboratory services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, especially those specialising in innovative cancer screening methods, to engage with the NHS sector. Companies skilled in enhancing service integration, fostering collaboration, and contributing to health equity could find this contract beneficial for business growth and public health impact. The procurement encourages participation from experienced suppliers capable of meeting the service requirements effectively from the outset, with a projected operational start in July 2025. The expected two-year contract duration, with a possible two-year extension, offers sustainable business potential in a critical health service area, emphasizing quality delivery and strategic collaboration to achieve long-term health outcomes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Service

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract for the provision of a FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Testing) Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Provider will deliver a FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Testing) Service with the aim of reducing mortality from bowel cancer for patients registered with a GP in the BSol area.
As a result of this Competitive Process, a Contract will be awarded to the successful Provider for a period of 2 years, commencing 01st July 2025, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The new service has been awarded to an existing Provider. It is anticipated that the service provision resulting from this Competitive Process will have a value of PS2,547,420 for the contract period, which includes any exercised contract extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cdee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,307,124 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,307,124 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,547,420 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1TT
Postcode Area
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
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bowel Cancer Screening Midlands and North West

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