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Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy, conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage. This process is classified under the hospital services industry category and is specifically focused on phlebotomy services. The buyer, identified as a regional or local authority, operates from Colchester, UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited, direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, acknowledged on 10th March 2026. The contract, valued at £151,102.79 for a duration of six months, from 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026, has been awarded to GP Primary Choice (GPPC), a small to medium enterprise based in Colchester.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for those in the healthcare service sector, especially businesses providing phlebotomy and diagnostic services. The nature of the procurement as a direct award without competitive tendering suggests that having a robust portfolio of similar services might increase future collaboration possibilities with the NHS. Suppliers with expertise in hospital and diagnostic services and those who are well-established in the East Anglia region may find similar tenders beneficial to their growth strategies by enhancing their capacity to deliver specialised medical services.

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Notice Title

Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

Notice Description

Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy - ESNEFT3154

Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award Notice was published on 10th March 2026. Additional information: SCHEDULE 4 Regulation 9(11)(a) Content of notice following award under Direct Award Process C 1.A statement that an award has been made following Direct Award Process C. An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award Notice was published on 10th March 2026 2.The contract title and reference. Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy - ESNEFT3154 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom the contract has been awarded. GP Primary Choice (GPPC) Unit 1, Block C, University of Essex Knowledge Gateway Nesfield Road Colchester CO4 3ZL 4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code. Description - Phlebotomy Service CPV Code - 85111000-0 - Hospital Services 5.The lifetime value of the contract or, where it is not known, the amounts payable to the provider under the contract. PS151,102.79 (6 Months) 6.The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be provided. 1st April 2026 - 30th October 2026 7.Details of the award decision-makers. Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):: Operational Lead Community Diagnostic Centre, Assistant General Manager Medical Imaging Finance Manager - Cancer and Diagnostics 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. Nil 9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed. All internal Key individuals at Section 7 completed and signed ESNEFT Procurement Declaration of interest Forms. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.

Procurement Information

An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award Notice was published on 10th March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032730-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GP PRIMARY CHOICE GPPC

Further Information

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