C&C Bone Donation Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of Bone Donation services intended for patients within Leicestershire and Rutland. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically classified under 'Hospital and related services'. The contract follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and is in the award stage, with contract proceedings having initiated on 1 April 2026. The procurement method was limited, conducted without prior publication, and currently marks its standstill period. Interested parties were required to make representations by 31 July 2025 as part of this unique procurement framework.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in tissue donation and transplantation. Companies with expertise in microbiological and virology testing, and with the capacity to manage related logistics, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their operations in the Midlands, UK. The result positions the Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre as a successful supplier, indicating potential growth advantages for businesses that align themselves with NHS requirements and compliance with regulations governing healthcare services in the UK. The procurement process signals significant opportunities for entities capable of working closely with public healthcare institutions and contributing to critical community health services.

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Notice Title

C&C Bone Donation Services

Notice Description

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Route C for Bone Donation services to University Hospitals of Leicester

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Bone Donation. The provider is required to donate surplus tissue from elective orthopedic surgery (femoral heads) for the purpose of transplantation. The provider will provide Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank with samples for microbiological testing from each donor and blood samples for virology testing. At least two 'Persons Designate' (PDs) must be appointed by the provider (usually Theatre Managers, operating department assistants or change nurses) and they are required to liaise with LBTB while managing the service. PDs must undertake training for their role (provided by LBTB). PDs are responsible for alarm test audits, freezer logs, disposal of non conforming tissue, reporting and general running of the satellite service. Additional information: Provision of Bone Donation services for patients within Leicestershire and Rutland.

This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31/07/2025. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Award decision makers in this process include
Dan Bromley-Category Manager
Kat Rennalls-Category Assistant
Jade Mall-Contracts Manager
Nicola Coleman-Service Manager
Hayley Turner-Group Head of Financial Management

There were no declared conflicts of interest. Representations should be sent to Daniel.bromley2@nhs.net

Procurement Information

This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17/06/2026. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053216-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARLBOROUGH NHS TREATMENT CENTRE

Further Information

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