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SLA - Cryostorage - UHB-BWC

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the "SLA - Cryostorage - UHB-BWC" project. This process relates to the health services industry, specifically for fertility preservation and cryostorage, and took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the Award and Contract stage, with activities completed. The associated contract became active on 1st April 2024 and will remain until 31st March 2026. The Cryostorage services will be provided by Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a large-scale supplier located in Birmingham.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in fertility preservation and cryostorage. The nature of the procurement, being a direct and below-threshold agreement, suggests that businesses with existing NHS relationships or a strong local presence might find it advantageous. Companies experienced in offering licensed healthcare services, especially those ready to engage in service-level agreements with NHS Trusts, would be well-suited to such opportunities, allowing for potential growth within regulated healthcare service provision areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLA - Cryostorage - UHB-BWC

Notice Description

Under this agreement The BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST agree to provide HFEA licenced services for Fertility Preservation and Cryostorage, through the Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre, HFEA Licenced Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066413
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020354-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,892 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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