Planning

Labgnostic Service Agreement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 08:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Labgnostic Service Agreement" focused on services provided by medical laboratories. The procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically targeting medical laboratory services within the United Kingdom. The process is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, with key dates including a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 29th April 2026, and future notice planned for 30th April 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st May 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with a total estimated contract value of £96,000.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those compatible with light touch regime procurement and offering services related to labs diagnostic agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the procurement’s suitability specifications. The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking vendors who can meet the specific needs of a healthcare trust, thus presenting growth prospects for businesses adept at providing specialised laboratory services within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Labgnostic Service Agreement

Notice Description

Lagbostic Service agreement - Npex - UHDB

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037379-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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