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title: "NIPT Screening: South East Laboratory Hub - Contract Extension"
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# NIPT Screening: South East Laboratory Hub - Contract Extension

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116fb9a9-7552-466f-9e5d-518553d64f55

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## Summary

NHS England has extended its contract with Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust for the South East Laboratory Hub services concerning NIPT Screening. The contract, worth £2,462,307, will now run until 31 March 2026, ensuring continuity during an evaluative roll-out as recommended by the UK National Screening Committee. This contract extension, executed under Regulation 13(1)(c) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is in the category of Blood Analysis Services (CPV 85111810) and encompasses a wide delivery scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations. The award stage was completed on 25 October 2024, with the original contract period running from 1 June 2024 to 31 March 2026.

This extension provides ongoing opportunities for large healthcare providers specialised in laboratory and blood analysis services to engage in long-term business growth through collaboration with the NHS. Despite not being particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can support a significant scale of operations and ensure uninterrupted service delivery across diverse locations could benefit immensely. The evaluative roll-out phase presents a chance for businesses to demonstrate innovation and adaptability in large-scale healthcare service delivery.

## Notice

Contract extension to NHS England's contract with Guys & St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust contract for South East Laboratory Hub Services in respect of NIPT Screening. The extension amounts to a 22 month extension, until the 31st of March 2026, for a value of PS2,462,307.00, to allow for continuity during an, UK National Screening Committee recommended, evaluative roll out. The contract extension is executed under the safe harbour permitted in Regulation 13(1)(c) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cfdee08-60ef-466b-a6e4-7e1dc5f6744d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,393,383 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,462,307 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUY'S & ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cfdee08-60ef-466b-a6e4-7e1dc5f6744d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cfdee08-60ef-466b-a6e4-7e1dc5f6744d
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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