Planning

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has planned a contract for the provision of clinical laboratory medicine testing, under the Provider Selection Regime as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process is managed by the Service Manager for Pathology, Bereavement & Spiritual Care Services Clinical Support & Cancer Services Directorate. This procurement falls under the industry category of pathology services and targets services within the region UKK23, specifically at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the service level agreement anticipated to begin in May 2026 and continue for a 36-month period. Interested parties can expect a future notice by the 16th of April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical laboratory testing and pathology services. The planned value of the contract is £140,500, providing substantial prospects for market players in specialised medical testing arenas. Organisations with expertise in delivering efficient and high-quality laboratory services, particularly those familiar with NHS operations or established within the UK health sector, would find this tender a promising avenue for growth. Suppliers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the UK healthcare market, particularly in the South West region, are well-suited to compete, leveraging their technical and regional expertise to meet the contract's requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

Notice Description

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING
The SLA is expected to commence in May 2026 for a 36 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067adc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030417-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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