Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

10 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 09:25

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:50

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has undertaken a procurement process, primarily identified as a tender, for "Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia." This initiative aims to embed blood group genotyping into routine practice, thus minimizing adverse reactions for patients with rare blood disorders. The procurement comes under the health services industry category, targeting the region of London, UK. The most recent stage in the process as of 10 June 2026, involved a contract termination notice, following the completion of the contracted services valued at £140,671. Originally, the contract was awarded through a direct method to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) due to their unique technical capabilities. The contract began on 25 June 2025 and ended on 31 March 2026.

This procurement process offers significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with expertise in genetic and blood testing services. Companies capable of delivering specialized health services for patients with conditions like Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia would find opportunities in similar procurement processes. The direct award approach indicates a need for specific technical capabilities and innovative solutions, suggesting that businesses who can provide unique or proprietary health service technologies may be particularly well-suited to future contracts of this nature. Additionally, engaging in such contracts could enhance a company's profile and credibility in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

Notice Description

Embedding blood group genotyping into routine practice. The primary objective (benefit) of doing so is to ensure patients with rare blood disorders have a minimise risk of adverse reactions through access to blood group genotyping. Due to delays arising from administrative and operational circumstances, NHS England awarded this contract to commencing 25 June 2025 until 31 March 2026.

Procurement Information

PA23 Sch.5 Single supplier - technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f01d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£140,671 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,671 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHSBT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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