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Call off contract for Microbiology Tests

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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Summary of the contracting process

Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP has awarded a contract for Microbiology Tests to the ROYAL LIVERPOOL & BROADGREEN HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST under the Provider Selection Regime using Direct Award Process C. The contract, valued at £3000, is set to begin on 26 February 2026 and run until 25 February 2027, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods. This procurement falls within the pathology services industry category and will be delivered in the region of UKE41, specifically Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, United Kingdom. This award updates an existing service, ensuring continued satisfactory delivery, thus negating the need for a competitive process. The contract decision was influenced by objectives such as ensuring quality, value for money, integration, and continuity of services, with no conflicts of interest identified during the process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those adept at providing high-quality microbiology tests. Although the contract was awarded using a direct process due to the satisfactory performance of the incumbent provider, businesses that focus on innovative approaches within healthcare services might find similar contracts appealing for establishing long-term partnerships. Given the nature of the contract and the importance of continuity in healthcare services, companies equipped with consistent, reliable delivery methods and who can integrate with existing healthcare operations are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement processes, ensuring seamless service continuation and integration.

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Notice Title

Call off contract for Microbiology Tests

Notice Description

Integrated Laboratory Services LLP (ILS LLP) has awarded a contract for Microbiology tests to ROYAL LIVERPOOL & BROADGREEN HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST 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 an additional 2 periods of up to 12 months each, with a total contract value of PS3000.<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 MICROBIOLOGY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS3000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 25/02/2026
TO 24/02/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR MICROBIOLOGY 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 25/02/2026 TO 24/02/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 3 PERIODS OF UP TO 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 MICROBIOLOGY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS3000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 25/02/2026
TO 24/02/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR MICROBIOLOGY 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 25/02/2026 TO 24/02/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 3 PERIODS OF UP TO 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 24/02/2026. 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-064d6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017449-2026
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

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
22 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ROYAL LIVERPOOL AND BROADGREEN HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

Further Information

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