PHCO - NIPT Screening - North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves NHS England, focusing on the title "PHCO - NIPT Screening - North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub", classified under the industry category of blood analysis services. The procurement process is located within the UKI region, specifically in London, with activities centred on the genomic laboratory non-invasive prenatal testing service. The current stage is the award and contract update stage, with a contract modification notice issued on 19th June 2026. The original contract commenced on 1st July 2021 and will run until 31st March 2026. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract modification under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which allows for execution under the safe harbour of Regulation 13(1)(c).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in genomic laboratory and prenatal testing services. Organisations similar to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. With an awarded contract value of approximately £7.43 million, there are substantial benefits for companies capable of delivering specialised blood analysis services. The procurement method and modifications within the contract indicate an environment conducive to seasoned suppliers who can offer competitive services within price-capped agreements. This provides a platform for suitable businesses to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector through targeted government healthcare objectives.

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Notice Title

PHCO - NIPT Screening - North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058036-2026
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
Large

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
£7,433,947 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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