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CALL OFF ORDER FOR REFERRED CHEMISTRY TESTS

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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21 Apr 2026 at 07:31

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP has initiated the procurement process for a "CALL OFF ORDER FOR REFERRED CHEMISTRY TESTS," under the industry category of pathology services. Located at Airedale General Hospital in Steeton, Keighley, the buying organisation intends to continue its contract with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, effective from 21 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an optional extension for up to one year. The procurement stage is at the tender update phase, following a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, valuing the contract at an approximate £500,000. Providers can make representations until 20 April 2026.

This tender presents a business opportunity for companies proficient in pathology and diagnostic services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality immunology diagnostics as referral services. Although the procurement method is a limited award procedure with no prior competition publication, businesses in related sectors should take note of future opportunities that might arise as the buying organisation has considered continuity and satisfactory service provision as key criteria. Companies that can demonstrate similar quality, integration, and cost-effective service delivery may find chances in future tenders by aligning with procurement objectives highlighted by Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP.

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Notice Title

CALL OFF ORDER FOR REFERRED CHEMISTRY TESTS

Notice Description

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY TESTING INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS500,000<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 21/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.<br/>PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR IMMUNOLOGY 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 21/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY TESTING
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS500,000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 21/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR IMMUNOLOGY 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 21/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS.

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 CHEMISTRY TESTING
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS500,000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 21/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR IMMUNOLOGY 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 21/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS.

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 20/04/2026. 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-067db0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035860-2026
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
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20261 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
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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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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