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WPL06866 - Donor Search and Provision Service

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has announced the award of a contract titled "WPL06866 - Donor Search and Provision Service." This falls under the industry category of services provided by transplant organ banks. The procurement process used a limited method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not follow the typical provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This award procedure was without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £5,500,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2029. The services are to be delivered in the Southampton region (UKJ32), focusing on stem cell services to support the UHS Transplant Centre. The award was confirmed on 2nd July 2026, and Anthony Nolan, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been designated as the provider.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in donor management, tissue typing, and cell procurement and distribution. It offers growth potential for companies capable of managing complex international donor searches and handling the logistics of therapeutic cell exchanges. Suppliers with expertise in creating robust donor registries, conducting detailed tissue analysis, or providing supportive infrastructure for transplant centres are well-situated to benefit from such a contract. The specialised nature of services required underlines the importance of possessing niche expertise, ensuring high standards, and maintaining effective governance, which would be appealing to businesses equipped for such challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WPL06866 - Donor Search and Provision Service

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of stem cell services to support the UHS Transplant Centre. The four core services are: - Manages adult volunteer donors and cord blood banks to source and distribute stem cells and lymphocytes. - Coordinates international donor searches and manages the import/export of therapeutic cells. - Conducts tissue-typing tests and advises on matching the best graft for patients. - Sources and distributes cells from related family donors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is to continue providing registry services, donor typing, matching, and stem cell procurement and distribution. This contract award has been made following the PSR Direct Award Process A. The maximum amount payable under this contract between the dates shown below is PS5,500,000 excluding VAT. Contract Start: 01/06/2026 Contract End: 31/05/2029

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c89c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065198-2026
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

85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Anthony Nolan

Further Information

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