Tender

Neuroimmunology Blood Tests

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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15 Dec 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Neuroimmunology Blood Tests" with an industry focus on blood analysis services. Located in Stoke on Trent, this procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 6th January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 30th January 2026. This open procedure seeks to engage suitable parties to provide neuroimmunology services for a 12-month contract with the possibility of a one-year extension. The anticipated contract period commences on 1st April 2026, with a value of £116,175.83 GBP, and the selection criteria will include quality, commercial aspects, and social value. The awarded contract aims to enhance health services in the region under legal mandate 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory services, particularly those experienced in providing blood analysis. The procurement process is designed to be accessible to SMEs, fostering growth and enabling smaller enterprises to succeed in the field of healthcare services. With a strong emphasis on quality and social value as award criteria, businesses that excel in these areas stand to gain a competitive advantage. Additionally, given the open procedure, companies looking to expand their footprint in North Midlands can benefit from entering this public procurement process, with favourable economic and technical conditions outlined in the selection criteria. Aspiring contractors may find this opportunity conducive to extending their services within a prestigious NHS Trust environment, thereby bolstering their business credentials and increasing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neuroimmunology Blood Tests

Notice Description

The Trust is looking to award Neuroimmunology Contract for 12 Months Plus 12 Month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082964-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,175 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,175 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
David Bickerton
Contact Email
david.bickerton@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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