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title: "Confirmation testing of positive clinical samples"
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# Confirmation testing of positive clinical samples

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-107aec06-fe7a-413b-8087-e3bb1a9fb87a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for "Confirmation testing of positive clinical samples" within the laboratory services sector. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £56,000. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2021 and extends until 31 March 2022. This contract was officially awarded on 30 March 2021, with the announcement published on 8 September 2021. The delivery of services is designated to take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialised in laboratory services and clinical testing. Companies that are capable of delivering confirmation testing services in accordance with national guidelines would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the NHS and related healthcare organisations can provide valuable experience and establish long-term business relationships in the public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of confirmation testing services for positive patient samples as required by national guidelines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5b195d-eb22-48c4-9273-dccbd1ba4caf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5b195d-eb22-48c4-9273-dccbd1ba4caf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5b195d-eb22-48c4-9273-dccbd1ba4caf
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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