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13 Jul 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the final stages of awarding a service contract under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, specifically for cervical screening sample collection and distribution of consumables services. The contract is intended to be awarded to West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust without prior publication of a tender call, making use of a Direct Award Process. The services are intended to support NHS GP practices in East of England, specifically local to the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, which is valued at £18,490.50, is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and continue until 31st March 2028, with a potential one-year extension. While the contract is yet to be formally awarded, the standstill period is active until the 23rd of July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for existing service providers in medical laboratory services, particularly those specializing in the logistics of healthcare services delivery such as the transportation of medical samples. While the contract aims at providing continuity by selecting an existing provider, businesses capable of offering similar services in neighbouring regions could position themselves for future procurement processes. Large-scale companies with a presence in the UK and the ability to handle significant contracts within the healthcare sector would find competing in such tenders plausible and potentially rewarding. The specific focus on cervical screening services aligns with ongoing public health initiatives, making it a strategically valuable contract for businesses in this industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NNUH_West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust 2628 (HPV)

Notice Description

Sub-contract to cover the cervical screening sample collection and distribution of consumables service that West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provide to NNUH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provided by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a collection of cervical screening samples and distribution of consumables to select EoE GP practices local to West Suffolk 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.

The lifetime value of this contract is estimated to be PS18,490.50.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065728-2026
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
£18,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days 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

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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