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title: "Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemi"
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# Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemi

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ae36907-e480-42d5-845e-5aaee77248d4

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## Summary

NHS England, Leeds, has completed a procurement process for the service titled "Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia". As the buyer, NHS England sought to embed blood group genotyping into routine medical practice, primarily to minimise adverse reactions in patients with rare blood disorders. This contract falls under the "Blood analysis services" category and covers the region of England, United Kingdom, specifically at the postal code LS1 4AP. The procurement process reached the award stage on 13th May 2025 and the contract runs from 12th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. With a total procurement value of £140,671, this tender was successfully awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The procurement method is labelled as 'Other', indicating a specialised approach tailored to the service's specific requirements.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory services, particularly those capable of advancing blood genotyping. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity fitting due to the tailored requirements and the chance to collaborate with leading healthcare organisations like NHSBT. Engaging in such procurement processes not only provides financial growth but also enhances business credibility and industry standing through association with nationally significant healthcare projects. Prospective firms engaging in similar opportunities should focus on innovation in medical technology and robust service provision capabilities.

## Notice

The main output of this programme is for blood group genotyping to become embedded into routine practice. Primary objective (benefit) of doing so is to ensure patients with rare blood disorders have a minimise risk of adverse reactions through access to blood group genotyping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d966c341-a622-49a0-b6f4-29dbbc3b93bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,671 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,671 |
| 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, LEEDS |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d966c341-a622-49a0-b6f4-29dbbc3b93bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d966c341-a622-49a0-b6f4-29dbbc3b93bf
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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