This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust involves two significant awards under the "ELHT Hepatitis C Programme 26/27". The first award was formalised on 5th May 2026, with services running from 5th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The second award was made on 21st May 2026, with the contract period starting on 3rd June 2026 and also concluding on 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the "services" category, focusing on medical hospital services. The procurement method used was "direct", below threshold and without competition. The Trust, based in Blackburn, has contracted significant elements of the programme to the Hepatitis C Trust, operating primarily in London.

This initiative presents growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare service domain, particularly those with expertise in medical and hospital services. The procurement method indicates an opportunity for trusted suppliers to establish long-term relationships with the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Large-scale businesses, particularly those with capabilities in delivering comprehensive healthcare services, would find this contract beneficial. Companies looking to expand their footprint into the northern UK healthcare sector can leverage this partnership for strategic growth, especially due to the high-value nature of the contracts, amounting to over £211,540 for each award.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ELHT Hepatitis C Programme 26/27

Notice Description

Hepatitis C programme x2 Hep C peer supports Lead

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054855-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£211,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 3HH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HEPATITIS C TRUST

THE HEPATITIS C TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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