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PSR - CALL OFF ORDER FOR CHEMISTRY NEQAS SCHEME TESTING

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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06 Mar 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP, a regional health authority based at Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023. The contract is a direct award for pathology services, specifically Chemistry NEQAS scheme testing, with an estimated value of £7,500. It covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with provisions to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, identifying Lothian Health Board as the sole capable provider due to necessary clinical and operational interdependencies, and the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, particularly in the delivery of biochemistry diagnostic tests and pathology services. Businesses with established capabilities in health services and the technical competence to deliver pathology testing will be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The contract has been awarded without subcontracting expectations, highlighting the potential for firms with similar competencies to position themselves as prominent players in the health services industry, especially those capable of offering unique and essential medical services that meet specific regulatory and clinical requirements.

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Notice Title

PSR - CALL OFF ORDER FOR CHEMISTRY NEQAS SCHEME TESTING

Notice Description

**PSR DIRECT AWARD A AWARD NOTICE**<br/>CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY NEQAS SCHEME TESTING<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS7500<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY NEQAS SCHEME TESTING AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS7500
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027
PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR BIOCHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTIC 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS EXPECTED

THIS IS AN EXISITING SERVICE WITH AN AWARD TO AN EXISITING PROVIDER. Additional information: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY NEQAS SCHEME TESTING AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS7500
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027
PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR BIOCHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTIC 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS EXPECTED

THIS IS AN EXISITING SERVICE WITH AN AWARD TO AN EXISITING PROVIDER

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020199-2026
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
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 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

LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD

Further Information

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