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title: "Microbiology Managed Laboratory Service"
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buyer: "ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Microbiology Managed Laboratory Service

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a464c40-5927-40ad-b985-6d4221c9b3ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Microbiology Managed Laboratory Service is led by St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Prescot, England. This contractual opportunity, valued at £5,478,740, falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" industry category. The procurement method used is a selective tender, executed directly from the SBS Framework. The tender period concluded on 31st December 2018, while the contract period spans from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2023.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large service providers, especially those specialising in laboratory managed services and consultancy. With a focus on delivering microbiology solutions, businesses positioned in healthcare services or related fields may find themselves well-suited to explore future collaborations. This contract not only complements the capabilities of larger enterprises but also serves as a benchmark for innovative practices in laboratory management, fostering growth and expansion in similar sectors.

## Notice

St Helens and Knowsley NHS Teaching Hospitals called off directly against the SBS Framework SBS/16/SG/FBY/9022 Neutral Vendor Managed Services to procure a managed service for the current Microbiology service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2772b914-d43f-47c9-8abd-e4929794dc6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,478,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,478,740 |
| 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 | ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRYSTAL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2019 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2772b914-d43f-47c9-8abd-e4929794dc6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2772b914-d43f-47c9-8abd-e4929794dc6f
  10th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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