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NIPT Screening - North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has issued a contract modification notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the NIPT Screening - North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub, hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, classified under blood analysis services (CPV code 85111810), extends the existing laboratory services agreement by 22 months until 31 March 2026. The total contract value is £7,433,947.22, and the extension is needed to ensure continuity during the UK National Screening Committee's decision-making process. This procurement, located in the North Thames region (UKE4), has progressed to the contract update stage as of 4 April 2025, following approval by the Commercial Executive Group with no conflicts of interest reported.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing laboratory and blood analysis services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale genomic screening projects. The extension indicates a strong demand for consistent and specialised services in the healthcare sector, thus benefiting companies equipped with the necessary expertise, technology, and capacity. Potential suppliers should be prepared to collaborate with prominent healthcare institutions like NHS England and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust to leverage this opportunity for business growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

NIPT Screening - North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Laboratory services contract with North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub, hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS FT, for NIPT Screening for an extension period of 22 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013055-2025
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,433,947 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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