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

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25962608-6adb-4e05-949f-5e75c1b76669

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS England involves a contract extension for the Central and South Laboratory Hub services related to NIPT Screening, provided by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The contract extension spans from 1st June 2024 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £2,685,041. This falls under the industry category of "Blood analysis services" (CPV code 85111810). The procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 25th October 2024. Relevant locations for service delivery include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and several other regions worldwide.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in medical and laboratory services. Though not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, established companies with significant experience in blood analysis and NIPT screening services could substantially benefit. The procurement method used adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, ensuring a competitive and fair selection process.

## Notice

Contract extension to NHS England's contract with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust contract for Central and South 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 PS2,685,041.00, 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/9c0fc28f-7e2d-4ab2-a7ac-6648bf9bf4ef |
| 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 | £6,266,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,685,041 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0fc28f-7e2d-4ab2-a7ac-6648bf9bf4ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0fc28f-7e2d-4ab2-a7ac-6648bf9bf4ef
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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