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08 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust intending to award a contract for services provided by medical laboratories. The main procurement method utilised is a limited procedure specific to Health Care Services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and not under the standard Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract concerns the HPV screening and analysis service that Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust will sub-contract to provide, covering cervical screening samples from Eastern GP practices. A Direct Award Process was employed. The contract spans from 1st July 2026 until 31st March 2028, with a possible one-year extension. The standstill period ends on 20th July 2026, giving providers until this date to submit representations. The estimated contract value is approximately £149,009.96, with no declared conflicts of interest during the decision-making process.

This tender presents business growth opportunities within the healthcare services sector, specifically for large-scale medical laboratories capable of handling cervical screening services. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, the intended supplier, exemplifies the scale and expertise suitable for such contracts. Companies with established credentials in medical analysis and experience in dealing with specific NHS requirements could find this tender particularly advantageous. The contract's high estimated value implies significant potential returns, motivating eligible firms to engage in future similar procurements. Businesses looking to expand their healthcare service offerings or strengthen partnerships with NHS Trusts might find such contracts valuable for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

NNUH_Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust 2628 (HPV)

Notice Description

Sub-contract to cover the HPV screening and analysis service that Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSPS) provide to NNUH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provided by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSPS) is a collection analysis service of cervical screening samples from EoE GP practices local to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

NNUH are intending to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

The dates of this sub-contract are between 1st July 2026 and 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for a further year.

This contract is cost and volume, however based on previous years activity, the lifetime value of this contract is estimated to be PS149,009.96.

Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice following PSR Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c61b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064079-2026
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£146,009 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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