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C&c Bone Donation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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17 Jul 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for Bone Donation services, specifically in the regions of Leicestershire and Rutland. This contract, identified as C&c Bone Donation, falls under the services category with a CPV classification of Hospital and related services. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract intended to be awarded to Spire Healthcare Limited. Key decision-makers include Dan Bromley, Kat Rennalls, Jade Mall, Nicola Coleman, and Hayley Turner. The procurement method utilised is a limited, direct award route, aligning with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with a standstill period for provider representations ending on 31st July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services industry, particularly those with expertise in managing and facilitating tissue donation processes. Companies specialising in medical donations, microbiological, and virology testing could find this opportunity advantageous for growth, as the contract requires strict compliance and liaison with Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank. Large organisations like Spire Healthcare, with established infrastructures and capabilities in handling substantial service contracts, are well-positioned to benefit from the potential award, ensuring a high standard of service delivery in alignment with regional healthcare objectives.

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Notice Title

C&c Bone Donation

Notice Description

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Route C for Bone Donation services to University Hospitals of Leicester

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Bone Donation. The provider is required to donate surplus tissue from elective orthopedic surgery (femoral heads) for the purpose of transplantation. The provider will provide Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank with samples for microbiological testing from each donor and blood samples for virology testing. At least two 'Persons Designate' (PDs) must be appointed by the provider (usually Theatre Managers, operating department assistants or change nurses) and they are required to liaise with LBTB while managing the service. PDs must undertake training for their role (provided by LBTB). PDs are responsible for alarm test audits, freezer logs, disposal of non conforming tissue, reporting and general running of the satellite service. Additional information: Provision of Bone Donation services for patients within Leicestershire and Rutland.

This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31/07/2025. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Award decision makers in this process include
Dan Bromley-Category Manager
Kat Rennalls-Category Assistant
Jade Mall-Contracts Manager
Nicola Coleman-Service Manager
Hayley Turner-Group Head of Financial Management

There were no declared conflicts of interest. Representations should be sent to daniel.bromley@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Procurement Information

This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31/07/2025. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05618f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041072-2025
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Dan Bromley
Contact Email
daniel.bromley@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRE HEALTHCARE

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