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Microbiology Services - Clinical Advisory service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microbiology Services - Clinical Advisory service" was initiated by the Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, a body governed by public law in the UK health sector. This process falls within the health services industry category, specifically focusing on the provision of microbiology services for referred investigations. The tender, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, has recently been marked as complete. The award procedure was concluded with the contract signing on 5th September 2025. The services are to be delivered in the UK, with the procurement being carried out under the coverage of the GPA framework.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the microbiology and health services sectors. The tender was awarded to UKHSA, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), underlining the potential for SMEs to successfully compete in this market. Businesses with expertise in microbiology services, particularly those capable of offering bespoke services, could find growth opportunities in similar NHS contracts. The limited procurement approach used for this contract highlights the importance of being recognised as a preferred service provider to benefit from direct award opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microbiology Services - Clinical Advisory service

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Options: Bespoke service for continuation.

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054390-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKHSA

Further Information

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