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title: "National Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Blood Group Genotyping Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71fdc68f-174f-4e5a-8e29-cd209a979536"
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published: "2023-09-26"
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# National Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Blood Group Genotyping Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71fdc68f-174f-4e5a-8e29-cd209a979536

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender for the "National Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Blood Group Genotyping Programme" by NHS England. The programme aims to genotype blood groups for up to 17,800 patients with sickle cell or thalassemia in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award justified under Regulation 32 due to lack of competition for technical reasons in the health services industry. The contract period is from September 28, 2023, to July 27, 2024, with a total value of £854,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those with expertise in genotyping and serving patients with sickle cell or thalassemia. Given the direct award nature, businesses capable of delivering specialised services efficiently would be well-suited to compete. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) was the successful supplier for this tender, highlighting the potential for organisations with similar capabilities to win contracts in the future.

## Notice

The proposed 12-month programme will enable genotyping of blood groups by NHS BT in current patients (up to 17,800 patients) with either sickle cell or thalassemia. Additional information: Direct Award justified under Reg 32 as lack of competition due to technical reasons. NHSBT are the only organisation capable of delivering the scope of servcies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff577fe-a93a-4fc2-a40e-2607f3244365 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2023 - 27 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £854,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £854,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 18:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff577fe-a93a-4fc2-a40e-2607f3244365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff577fe-a93a-4fc2-a40e-2607f3244365
  26th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f89eca7-f739-4f25-bf3d-40ae4561e569
  BC17023 SICKLECELL THALASSEMIA NHSE NHSBT Services TsCs. FINAL CLEAN FULLY SIGNED & DATED REDACTED

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