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FHFT-C-Managed Service Contract for Provision of Blood Cultures Testing Services

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jun 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has concluded with the award of a managed service contract for pathology services, specifically the provision of blood culture testing services. The contract, valued at £1,230,052, was awarded to Chrystal Medical Limited, a supplier based in Manchester. This project falls under the healthcare industry category and was conducted as a framework direct award via the East of England Framework, aiming to maintain current service provision while the Trust prepares for a re-tender. The procurement process was completed without a prior public call for competition, adhering to the procurement method rationale that this situation falls outside the standard scope, as of 13th June 2025. The services associated with this contract are to be delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender represents a key opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in pathology services, medical testing, or healthcare solutions, particularly those capable of providing managed services in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. SMEs such as Chrystal Medical Limited, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to enter this market due to their ability to offer specialised, adaptable solutions. The ongoing demand for continuity and excellence in healthcare service provision in multiple UK regions offers a promising avenue for companies with strong expertise in medical diagnostics and services to compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FHFT-C-Managed Service Contract for Provision of Blood Cultures Testing Services

Notice Description

Framework direct award via the East of England Framework. This is an interim solution to allow continuation of current provision for the blood culture testing service whilst the Trust prepares for a re-tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an interim solution to allow continuation of current provision for the blood culture testing service whilst the Trust prepares for a re-tender.

Procurement Information

The framework direct award is an interim solution to allow continuation of current service whilst the Trust prepares for a re-tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032536-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,230,052 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Priscilla mulenga
Contact Email
priscilla.mulenga2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRYSTAL MEDICAL

Further Information

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