Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage of a procurement process for "Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services". This process, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), is designed to align with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, while exempting from the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement method was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, due to its specific regulatory context. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the service pertains to the industry category of blood-transfusion supplies within the broader goods category. The contract was awarded on 19th June 2026 following an assessment by a multidisciplinary team from the Finance, Clinical Board, and Procurement sectors.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare services, blood-transfusion supplies, and immunotherapy. The contract with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) highlights a unique opportunity for businesses that excel in providing quality and innovative healthcare goods while addressing service sustainability and social value. Companies with a strong track record in integration, collaboration, and those aiming to improve access and reduce inequalities, can align their offerings to meet the criteria. This procurement process underscores the importance of meeting rigorous standards set by the NHS, which can position successful businesses favourably for similar future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services

Notice Description

Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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