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NNUH/UHB - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is engaged in a procurement process titled "NNUH/UHB - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27" under the category of services provided by medical laboratories. The project is located in the UKH15 region and is at the award stage as of 16th September 2025. The procurement process, which did not feature a prior call for competition, involves a direct award procedure to the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The contract, valued at £312,000, is currently in the standstill period, with representations allowed until 26th September 2025. The focus is on providing reference testing services for blood samples, and the award is guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in clinical laboratory services, especially those with expertise in reference testing of blood samples. Despite the direct award to UHB, companies with comparable capabilities may consider positioning themselves for future opportunities by demonstrating innovation, quality, and integration in service delivery. Prospective vendors would benefit from preparing to meet the high standards of quality and value required by such public sector health contracts, which are keen on maintaining service excellence, cost-effectiveness, and stakeholder collaboration. Engaging with the buyer, NNUH, and understanding their strategic needs can provide insights and potential openings for similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NNUH/UHB - Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services 2024/27

Notice Description

Reference testing services in relation to blood samples. The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS312,000. NNUH are intending to award this service to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust following direct award process C as an existing provider of this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Reference testing services in relation to blood samples. The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS312,000. NNUH are intending to award this service to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust following direct award process C as an existing provider of this service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to laura.marshall@nnuh.nhs.uk by midnight on the 26th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision to award this contract.

The decision to award this contract is due to its alignment with 1, 2, and 3 of the essential criteria: Quality and Innovation, reflecting the high standards and continuous improvement demonstrated consistently by our current supplier over recent years; Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, demonstrated by the seamless integration, stakeholder collaboration, and uninterrupted service provision; and Value, which is maintained through a careful balance between cost-effectiveness and the proven quality of service nurtured through our strategic partnership with this supplier. This contract award promotes these criteria, emphasizing excellence, sustainability, and efficiency in its implementation.

As such, it was agreed the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Procurement Information

NNUH are intending to award this contract to UHB following Direct Award Process C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057011-2025
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.marshall@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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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