Planning

Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the service titled "Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision". This falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically blood analysis services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 11th August 2025. The intended location for service delivery is the UKG1 region, covering Norfolk. The procurement will follow the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using the Most Suitable Provider Process, which is distinct from the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for business growth in the healthcare services sector, particularly for entities involved in the storage and distribution of cellular therapy products. It is tailored for businesses with expertise in blood and marrow transplantation services, given its specific focus within the Oncology and Haematology department at NNUH. Companies with robust knowledge and experience in delivering healthcare services and navigating specialised procurement regulations are likely to be well-suited for this tender, potentially allowing them to expand their service offerings and contribute to advancing patient care in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision

Notice Description

The intention is to award a contract for the above services using the PSR - Most Suitable Provider Process

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH - The Authority) provide a Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service within their Oncology and Haematology department

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045578-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.anderson@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

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