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Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

27 May 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology, and Serological Investigations. This contract falls under the 'Hospital and related services' category within the services procurement sector. Located in the UKD region, particularly Warrington and Manchester, the procurement has reached the Award stage as of 27th May 2025, with the contract being signed on 1st April 2025. Managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the procurement method was limited, necessitating an award without prior publication due to the technical nature and absence of competition, involving UK Health Security Agency Manchester as the supplier.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for businesses offering specialised healthcare and microbiology services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive diagnostic services. Firms adept in public health services or possessing significant technical expertise in laboratory sciences can find growth potential by aligning with similar public procurement opportunities. As the procurement was awarded without a competitive call, businesses capable of demonstrating unique and technical qualifications may position themselves favourably in future tenders within the public health sector. The procurement's specialised nature aligns well with large-scale healthcare providers and those with strong capabilities in microbiology and related health services.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations

Notice Description

Provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals. This service also includes clinical advice to healthcare professionals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals. This service also includes clinical advice to healthcare professionals.

Procurement Information

Public health laboratories that can offer the specialist public health services we require. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05271e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027777-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kerry Benjamin
Contact Email
whh.contracts.performance@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1925662145

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY MANCHESTER

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