Award

Contract for the Supply of Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Jun 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for the Supply of Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services" within the healthcare industry category. The contract, which is based in Somerset, United Kingdom (region UKK23), focuses on services provided by blood banks. This award follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is specifically linked to the criterion that there was no realistic alternative provider. The contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 with an estimated lifetime value of £360,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without publishing a prior call for competition and was signed on 16th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity particularly for businesses involved in stem cell and immunotherapy services, and those specialising in blood banking and related laboratory testing. SMEs in the healthcare supply chain, especially those with capabilities in cryopreservation and laboratory services, would find this sector particularly profitable. The contract was awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), highlighting opportunities for similar organisations to engage or partner with NHS Trusts to deliver specialised healthcare services. Such contracts foster strategic relationships and can lead to future opportunities in the health services procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services

Notice Description

Service provided to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in relation to Stem cell products, associated laboratory testing and cryopreservation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services provided under this contract include Stem cell products, associated laboratory testing and cryopreservation.

The award of this contract was following direct award process A on the criterion that there was no realistic alternative provider.

The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS360,000.00 between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2028.

Procurement Information

This contract is award on the criterion that there was no realistic alternative provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032645-2025
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

85146000 - Services provided by blood banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hollie Caddy
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT

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