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Provision of Laboratory Services to Support the Delivery of the HPV Primary Screening Pathway within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme - East Midlands

NHS ENGLAND MIDLANDS - EAST

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:47

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by NHS England Midlands - East involves the provision of laboratory services to support the delivery of the HPV Primary Screening Pathway within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, specifically within the East Midlands. This contract, valued at £16,396,369, commences on 1 July 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension contingent upon satisfactory performance. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly medical laboratories, and does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as it is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method employed is a Direct Award Process C, highlighting a limited procedure without prior publication of competition, with the contract already formally awarded.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses proficient in delivering high-quality laboratory services. Given its direct link to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, companies with a strong foundation in medical laboratory services or health services could find this procurement advantageous. The contract's sizable value and potential extensibility offer substantial benefits, particularly for large entities like healthcare trusts that can adhere to the stringent standards required by NHS England. The strategic alignment with NHS goals and impact on public health initiatives makes this an attractive prospect for firms aiming to consolidate or expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Services to Support the Delivery of the HPV Primary Screening Pathway within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme - East Midlands

Notice Description

The aim of the NHS CSP is to reduce the incidence of, and mortality from, cervical cancer by delivering a systematic quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible people. The aim of the Service is to support the delivery of the NHS CSP by testing samples and making direct referrals to colposcopy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the NHS CSP is to reduce the incidence of, and mortality from, cervical cancer by delivering a systematic quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible people. The aim of the Service is to support the delivery of the NHS CSP by testing samples and making direct referrals to colposcopy. The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS16,396,369 Contract Start Date: 01 July 2026 Contract End Date: 31 March 2029 The contract term is for an initial period of 21 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Additional information: Contract Value is based on annual FYE of PS5,962,316. This is annual value equitable to that of current contract (2025/26 value), plus agreed annual population growth of 0.7%, 1.25% fixed payment and national CUF/inflators to be applied once published. Any additional services (eg HPV self sampling) to require additional negotiation. Value of +1 extension to be negotiated/agreed in-year, if enacted.

Procurement 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 decision makers by midnight on Friday 30th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009527-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,396,369 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 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
NHS ENGLAND MIDLANDS - EAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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