PHCO - NIPT Screening - Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub - BWCFT

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Jun 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review involves a modification notice for the Provider Selection Regime contract related to blood analysis services, specifically non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) at the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. The buying organisation is NHS England, located in London, UK, with the procurement process initiated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, originally spanning three years, has been extended by two years, concluding on 31st March 2026. This is an active tender stage with a contract signed on 23rd July 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in genomic analyses and blood testing. Companies like Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which is currently a supplier for this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this procurement. With a contract value capped at £6,266,303.72 GBP, it presents a substantial opportunity for growth and expansion in the healthcare services industry, particularly for those based in or capable of delivering services to the London region.

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Notice Title

PHCO - NIPT Screening - Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub - BWCFT

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058034-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,266,303 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Post Town
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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