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Nuchal Translucency screening for Downs Syndrome

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Nuchal Translucency screening for Down's Syndrome has been awarded by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Prescot, UK. The contract was finalised on 5th June 2025, and it utilises a direct award procurement method due to an urgent business continuity requirement. The buyer, a central government public authority, opted for this process to ensure continuity in health and social work services. This contract covers multiple regions across the UK, with delivery stretching from mid-June 2025 to the end of March 2027. The total value of the service is calculated based on a per-test basis, at a rate of £22.20.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the health sector, specifically those capable of providing medical testing services. Suitable candidates for such tenders would likely include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can fulfil testing requirements on-site. While this particular award has been granted to Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, other similar opportunities may exist for healthcare providers aiming to expand their service portfolios or geographical outreach. Engaging in such contracts could lead to increased revenue streams and sector credibility for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Nuchal Translucency screening for Downs Syndrome

Notice Description

Nuchal Translucency screening for Downs Syndrome Variable activity only paid for based on actual tests requested supplied by provider on their own site

Procurement Information

urgent business continuity need requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030380-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Julie Hartley
Contact Email
julie.hartley@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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