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title: "Referral testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8acbccc9-128f-4a6f-929e-851a66e7e9b8"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2019-08-05"
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# Referral testing

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8acbccc9-128f-4a6f-929e-851a66e7e9b8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking contractors for a project titled "Referral testing" within the health services sector. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 17 June 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2019 and set to end on 1 July 2020. The total contract value is £180,000, and the services will be delivered in the West Midlands region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in testing services. Companies capable of providing medical testing solutions, laboratories, or healthcare consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and establish valuable relationships with major healthcare providers like Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Referral testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8407895e-4d2a-46d8-a1b3-0e864668deee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS N H S TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8407895e-4d2a-46d8-a1b3-0e864668deee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8407895e-4d2a-46d8-a1b3-0e864668deee
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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