Award

The Provision of a Managed Service Provider to Supply & Deliver HPV Testing Kits

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

12 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:50

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England recently concluded the tender process titled "The Provision of a Managed Service Provider to Supply & Deliver HPV Testing Kits", with the contract awarded to Chronomics Ltd. Located in Leeds, NHS England is a central government public authority focusing on health services, and this procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous health services. The open procurement procedure had progressed from its active tender stage, posted in London on 30th October 2025, to its award by 3rd March 2026. Despite some procedural issues that led to a cancellation notice published on 12th March 2026, there are plans for reassessment and future procurement aligned with operational needs.

This procurement offers substantial business growth prospects, particularly for large service providers with expertise in health services and supply management. While Chronomics Ltd emerged as the currently selected provider in a competition that saw three valid bids initially, the tender's open procedure indicates potential opportunities for other firms to engage in future rounds once NHS England updates its market approach. The contract's considerable value of approximately £15.59 million GBP over a three-year period from April 2026 to March 2029, and the focus on technical quality and social value, suggests that companies with strong technical capabilities and commitment to social responsibility will be well-positioned to compete as NHS England refines its requirements.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Managed Service Provider to Supply & Deliver HPV Testing Kits

Notice Description

This is for the Provision of a Managed Service Provider to Supply and Deliver Human Papilloma Virus Self Testing Kits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,989,736 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,989,736 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,989,167 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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