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09 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has announced an intention to award a contract for "C&C Microbiology Testing" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement process falls under the Pathology services category, focusing on a direct award route without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in Leicester, UK, the process is currently at the award stage. The contract, which remains in its standstill period until 23rd July 2026, involves Microbiology Testing services, with the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier. This procurement decision follows the Provider Selection Regime and is not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in pathology and microbiological services to potentially expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, especially those looking to engage with NHS Trusts. The direct award process implies that suitable partners must possess the capability to effectively deliver the specified services without going through extensive tendering procedures. Large healthcare institutions or established entities in the health services domain with efficient, cost-effective service delivery models may find this procurement particularly beneficial for strategic partnerships and growth within the UK health sector. The procurement is valued at £3,350, highlighting opportunities for cost-competitive service providers.

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Notice Title

C&C Microbiology Testing

Notice Description

C&C Microbiology Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microbiology Testing - Pathology Services PSR Direct Award C process.

Procurement Information

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Route C - This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations made by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23/07/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c78d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064730-2026
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

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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 5WW
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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