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PSR - BLANKET ORDER FOR REFERRED BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:50

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP has announced a tender for pathology services, specifically for biochemistry tests, under a blanket order. The buying organisation, Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP, is managing the procurement process in the United Kingdom, with services to be delivered at Airedale General Hospital, Keighley. This tender is part of the Provider Selection Regime, with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as the intended recipient of the contract through Direct Award Process C. The procurement stage is currently a tender update with an intention to award notice, and the service is planned to commence on 26 February 2026, with a standstill period for representations by providers until 18 February 2026. This contract, with a total value of £30,000, offers an initial term from 26 February 2026 to 25 February 2027, including the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in pathology services, specifically those experienced in delivering biochemistry tests. Companies with a proven track record in healthcare service delivery, particularly those focusing on integration, quality, and value for money, are ideal candidates. This procurement process is tailored for regional or local authorities and utilises a Direct Award approach due to the satisfactory performance of the existing provider. The procurement method involves limited competition, favouring businesses that can ensure continuity of care with minimal disruption. Offering no subcontracting opportunities, it ensures direct engagement with the buying organisation, leveraging existing capabilities and fostering long-term business partnerships in the healthcare services industry.

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Notice Title

PSR - BLANKET ORDER FOR REFERRED BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS

Notice Description

Integrated Laboratory Services LLP (ILS LLP) has awarded a contract for biochemistry tests to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde under the Provider Selection Regime using Direct Award Process C. The service will run from 26/02/2026 to 25/02/2027 with the option to extend for a further additional period of up to 12 months, with a total contract value of PS30000. <br/><br/>This award relates to the continued delivery of an existing service, which is not changing substantially in scope or specification.<br/><br/>Direct Award Process C has been used because the current provider is delivering the service to a satisfactory standard, is capable of continuing to do so, and remains the provider best placed to ensure continuity of care. Running a competitive process would not add value and is not required under the PSR.<br/><br/>In making this decision, the contracting authority has considered the PSR objectives and is satisfied that the award supports quality, value for money, integration, and continuity of services. A full decision record has been completed in line with PSR transparency requirements. Individual(s) making the award decision were;<br/><br/>Afruj Ruf<br/>Rebecca Parish<br/><br/>No conflicts of interest were identified in relation to this decision

Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO
AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF
CONTRACT FOR BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS30000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 19/02/2026
TO 18/02/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS, TO BE
DELIVERED AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE
IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY
BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE
INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN
FROM 19/02/2026 TO 18/02/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
1 ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12
MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET
FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS
NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION
TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE
CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED
UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED
AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE
BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS
EXPECTED. Additional information: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO
AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF
CONTRACT FOR BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS30000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 19/02/2026
TO 18/02/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS, TO BE
DELIVERED AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE
IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY
BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE
INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN
FROM 19/02/2026 TO 18/02/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
1 ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12
MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET
FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS
NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION
TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE
CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED
UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED
AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE
BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS
EXPECTED

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18/06/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEIGHLEY
Postcode
BD20 6TD
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

Further Information

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