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NNUH_Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2628 (HPV)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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13 Aug 2026 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured a cervical screening support service from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The requirement covers collecting cervical screening samples and distributing consumables to selected GP practices in Bedfordshire and the surrounding local area. It is a healthcare laboratory-related service, classified under CPV 85145000. The buying organisation is based in Norwich, while delivery is centred on Bedfordshire, with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing the service from Luton. This is a subcontract supporting the cervical screening service that Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The requirement is therefore suited to organisations able to coordinate sample collection and consumable distribution across GP practices, rather than to suppliers of laboratory equipment alone.

The procurement has reached the award stage. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust selected Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C, using a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition. The award was made on 1 July 2026 to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for £48,027. The contract was signed on 1 July 2026 and runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. Price was the stated award criterion. One bid was recorded. The lot is recorded as cancelled, although the associated award is active and the contract is active. Representations in the standstill period were due by midnight on 25 August 2026.

For a supplier assessing future NHS demand, this procurement shows a small, defined subcontract combining cervical screening sample collection with consumables distribution to GP practices across Bedfordshire. A credible competitor would need an established operational network in the area, reliable scheduling and collection arrangements, and the capacity to deliver consumables accurately to multiple primary-care practices. It would also need to understand the handling and onward distribution requirements associated with cervical screening samples, maintain dependable service coordination with NHS organisations and GP practices, and demonstrate consistent performance across the full service chain. The incumbent was a large NHS foundation trust, indicating that familiarity with NHS healthcare delivery and the ability to operate within existing NHS service arrangements may be important when this requirement is next considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NNUH_Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2628 (HPV)

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provided by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a collection of cervical screening samples and distribution of consumables to select EoE GP practices local to Bedfordshire Hospitals 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 PS48,027.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077105-2026
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
£48,027 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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