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CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORY

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP, operating from Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, has announced a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice for a call-off order concerning specimen tests referred to external laboratories. The procurement process is handled under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The industry category is pathology services, with the services set to commence from 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for another 12 months. This intention to award marks the beginning of a standstill period, ending on 9th March 2026, inviting representations by providers during this timeframe. The procurement method chosen is a limited direct award without prior publication, focusing on an existing provider estimated at a value of £90,000.

This contract, by focusing on pathology services, presents opportunities for laboratories equipped to handle specimen tests requiring external analysis. It is particularly advantageous for businesses already experienced in collaborating with health authorities and those offering competitive value and quality. With Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP favouring an existing provider for continuity and reliability, this contract offers stability and potential for business growth for those meeting the authority's standards in service delivery. Engaging in this process allows businesses to offer specialised expertise that aligns with health service needs while gaining exposure in a critical and consistent sector of healthcare services.

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Notice Title

CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORY

Notice Description

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORY INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS90,000<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.<br/>PROVISION OF CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORYS, 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS EACH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORY INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS90,000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORYS, 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE 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 ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORY INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS90,000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIMEN TESTS REFERRED TO EXTERNAL LABORATORYS, 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE 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 09/03/2026. 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-065bd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks 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
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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

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

Further Information

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