Planning

Microbiology Services - Clinical Advisory service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 13:58

Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for "Microbiology Services - Clinical Advisory service," which focuses on providing microbiology, virology, and serological investigation services. This tender falls under the health services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice published on 5th September 2025. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 15th September 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the anticipated contract period is from 16th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method is open competition, and the contract's estimated value is £10,429.50.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in microbiology and virology. The open competitive procurement process encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, promoting innovation and quality service. Small to medium enterprises that can provide the clinical advisory services required by the NHS Trust would be well-positioned to compete, as the procurement value falls below the threshold, potentially reducing barriers to entry. Engaging in this contract can lead to significant business growth through the expansion of service offerings and increased reputation in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Services - Clinical Advisory service

Notice Description

Provision of Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations - Clinical Advisory service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059518
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054351-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,429 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccs.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Postcode
PE27 4LG
Post Town
Peterborough
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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