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Consultant Microbiologist provision

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 May 2025 at 09:51

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25 Apr 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has undertaken a procurement process for the provision of a Consultant Microbiologist, aligning with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement involves services classified under the CPV code 85145000, related to medical laboratory services. Located in Birmingham, within the UKG31 region, the contracting process uses a limited procurement method that exempts it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Initial intentions to award began on 25th April 2025, with the award expected to have been confirmed by 1st April 2025. The contract, valued at £44,263.07, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) selected as the provider through a direct award process C.

This contract opens opportunities for enterprises involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in microbiology and infection control. Businesses with experience in providing medical laboratory services or those already positioned in healthcare sectors could benefit significantly due to the specialised nature of the services required. By successfully delivering on such contracts, firms can establish strong relationships within the NHS sector, potentially leading to further opportunities. However, this specific contract was awarded directly to UKHSA, indicating a preference for providers with established competencies in delivering the required standards, highlighting the importance of prior experience and proven capability for potential competitors.

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Notice Title

Consultant Microbiologist provision

Notice Description

Provision of an experienced and qualified Consultant Microbiologist to undertake the function of Trust Infection Prevention and Control Doctor

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an experienced and qualified Consultant Microbiologist to undertake the function of Trust Infection Prevention and Control Doctor; it is our intention to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C the existing provider, UKHSA, is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard; for services from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Options: To extend the arrangement if the existing provider continues to deliver to the required standard and response times.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8 May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019977-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,263 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gail Bloxham
Contact Email
gail.bloxham@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7845582397

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

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