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Cervical Screening Lab Contract

NHS England

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11 May 2026 at 15:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, East of England has issued an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of cervical screening services. This notice, dated 11th May 2026, signals the intent to award the contract to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process adopted is a Direct Award Process C, noted for occurring without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract's total value is £18,236,219, with services scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028. This stage of the procurement is at the award phase, with representations by providers due by midnight on 22nd May 2026. The industry category falls under services provided by medical laboratories, and the service delivery is within the UKH region.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for established health service providers capable of delivering high-quality, innovative services. With a significant emphasis on quality and innovation, integration, service sustainability, and social value, businesses adept in fostering collaboration and reducing health inequalities will find this contract particularly fitting. The direct award process supports entities that have proven capabilities, continuity of care, and readiness to meet evolving service needs, signalling an advantageous position for seasoned organisations in the healthcare sector looking to expand their regional footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cervical Screening Lab Contract

Notice Description

NHS England - East of England are awarding a contract for the provision of Cervical Screening.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England - East of England are awarding a contract for the provision of Cervical Screening following a Direct Award process C.

The contract is being awarded to an existing provider following a direct award process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS18,236,219.00.

The services are to be provided from 1st June 2026 - 31st March 2028.

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 Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by midnight on 22nd May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043128-2026
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,236,219 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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