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External Assessment

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the procurement process. The process involved securing external assessment services for the Blood Sciences Department, located in Cambridge, UK, within the industry category of public authority - central government. The tender was initiated under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework with a procurement method specified as "Below threshold - unknown". The award was made to UKAS, a large supplier based in Staines, which specialises in certification, pathology, and blood analysis services. The contract commenced on 9th July 2025 and will conclude on 8th July 2026, with a gross value of £15,741.60.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services and certifications, particularly those offering pathology and blood analysis expertise. Companies with similar offerings might consider competing for future tenders in this region or industry category to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector and establish partnerships with organisations like NHS Foundation Trusts. Additionally, smaller businesses could explore collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with larger suppliers to gain access to high-value contracts in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Assessment

Notice Description

Assessments within the Blood Sciences Dept.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038560-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,118 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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