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title: "Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber"
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# Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5af25889-0d32-4e58-a0b7-47e85b4b39a6

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## Summary

The contract titled "Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber" was awarded by Public Health England. This procurement is classified under the health services industry category and covers the regions of North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract is valued at £500,000 and spans a duration of three years, beginning on 1st May 2018 and potentially extendable for a further two years. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 16th April 2018, indicating a completed phase of the contracting process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in microbiology and laboratory testing. Companies offering innovative microbiological testing services, outbreak investigation expertise, or those capable of developing new testing methodologies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of established organisations like Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust suggests that those with experience in collaboration and delivery in a healthcare context may also find advantageous competitive positioning.

## Notice

Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. This contract covers the following elements: - Timely testing of samples for a wide range of pathogens (including some not tested for by NHS microbiology laboratories), providing results/interpretation to the sender and providing treatment advice to clinicians if required. - Processing specialist referred samples for NHS laboratories. - Developing/rolling out new tests or methodologies to support PHE locally / nationally. - Maintaining existing active links to PHE and other Reference Laboratories. - Testing service for the investigation of outbreaks of infections or sporadic infections caused by pathogens specific concern. - Professional expert microbiological and virological advice and support in relation to medical and scientific issues pertaining to Public Health Microbiology and PHE. - Supporting and working with Clostridium difficile Ribotyping Network (CDRN) team. The contract is for 3 years with possible extensions up to 2 years. Additional information: Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice External ID: 8c973046-a6a4-4072-abce-739e171aebdc was published on 19/12/2017 11:19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b011af8-7d44-497e-9eab-1e6283e52c60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2018 at 18:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b011af8-7d44-497e-9eab-1e6283e52c60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b011af8-7d44-497e-9eab-1e6283e52c60
  13th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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