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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Midco Print and Packaging Ltd - Annual order of laboratory barcodes for specimens and request forms

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involves the annual order of laboratory barcodes for specimens and request forms. With the final award made to MIDCO PRINT AND PACKAGING LIMITED, the process falls under the services industry category. The procurement, completed as of 19th December 2025, utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £15,239.76, is set to commence on 28th October 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2026, taking place in Birmingham, UK.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in healthcare-related print and packaging services. Businesses like these can leverage partnerships with public health sectors, gaining steady contracts that enhance their portfolio and market standing. Engaging in similar tenders enables SMEs to embed themselves within essential supply chains, fostering growth through consistent demand from organisations such as the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Midco Print and Packaging Ltd - Annual order of laboratory barcodes for specimens and request forms

Notice Description

This service relates to the annual order of laboratory barcodes for specimens and request forms provided by Midco Print and Packaging Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fadb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085114-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,699 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDCO PRINT AND PACKAGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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