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Clinical Immunology Services - University of Birmingham

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

05 May 2026 at 09:08

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is managing a procurement process for Clinical Immunology Services, with services provided by the University of Birmingham. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is specifically located in Birmingham. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, not the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £281,478, commenced on 17th April 2026 and is due to conclude on 16th April 2027. A standstill period began on 20th April 2026, during which representations by providers must be submitted. The procurement method is limited and was awarded without a prior call for competition, reflecting the rationale that the process was outside the traditional scope of competition directives.

This contract presents significant opportunities for institutions engaged in or looking to expand into the clinical immunology and laboratory services sectors. The assessment criteria, which included Quality and Innovation, Value, and Social Value, indicate that successful bidders likely possess advanced technical capabilities and a commitment to collaborative service sustainability and improving access. Large institutions with strong existing capabilities in clinical services and a focus on integrating innovative solutions into healthcare systems would find this an attractive opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare service supply chain. The University of Birmingham, as the supplier, highlights the importance of academic and research affiliations in successfully passing the rigorous selection criteria.

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Notice Title

Clinical Immunology Services - University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Clinical Immunology Services provided by the University of Birmingham

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham provide clinical immunology services to our Haematology patients across FRH and RVI.

This contract has been awarded under
PSR Direct Award Process C. The
approximate lifetime value of the
contract is PS281,478. Service scheduled to
commence on 17/04/2026 and
conclude on 16/04/2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is<br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins<br/>on 20th April 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of<br/>standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068563
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040861-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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