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PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 May 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has announced an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of clinical laboratory medicine testing, focusing on pathology services. Located in Taunton, the contract is classified under services with an estimated lifetime value of £140,500. The process falls within the "services" category, specifically "pathology services," and utilises a limited procurement method as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. While this phase reflects the intention to award, the formal award process is still underway. Key decision-makers include the Service Manager for Pathology & End of Life Services, with representations from providers required by 14 May 2026. The new contract will be active for a 36-month period beginning in May 2026, aiming to enhance service integration and sustainability.

This tender presents compelling opportunities for organisations particularly with strengths in clinical laboratory testing, molecular diagnostics, and healthcare service integration, keen on contributing to health service improvements and addressing inequalities. Businesses possessing advanced specialist expertise and robust quality assurance systems are well-suited to vie for this contract. The successful bidder will work collaboratively with the Trust, creating pathways for further innovation and service enhancements that are expected to drive significant business growth and investment over the contract's lifetime. The awarding of the contract to GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST signals the importance of highly-recognised expertise and collaboration in fulfilling the service needs effectively.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

Notice Description

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS140,500.00 Call of order.
This is a new service with a new provider.
The SLA is expected to commence in May 2026 for a 36 month period.

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 decision makers by 14 May 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-069099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040671-2026
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
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
£140,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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