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Waiver - UHB_QEH - X-Lab Ltd - Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab Ltd.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, identified as a direct award, involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. The contract titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - X-Lab Ltd - Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab Ltd." falls under the category of services, specifically contract administration services. The contract has been awarded to X-Lab Ltd, a large supplier based in London. This process reached the award stage, with a key contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement method utilised was below threshold, without competition, simplifying the award process due to its strategic nature.

This tender offers business expansion opportunities predominantly for companies that specialise in providing services related to contract administration. Given that X-Lab Ltd, a substantial enterprise, has been selected as a supplier, similar large entities with expertise in service agreements might find it advantageous to engage in future opportunities with University Hospitals Birmingham. Businesses situated in proximity to Birmingham or London, possessing strong capabilities in handling similar service agreements, are well-placed to compete in such procurements, potentially forming partnerships that leverage the geographical reach and sector-specific knowledge of central government public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - X-Lab Ltd - Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab Ltd.

Notice Description

This service relates to the Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab. by X-Lab Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038667-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X-LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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