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title: "The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases - Contract Award Notice"
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# The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94ce2700-606f-413c-93d9-3b4a7834d4d9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases. The contract is valued at £8014.56 and was awarded to SYNLAB UK & Ireland. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The tender period ends on September 30, 2022. The service falls under the category of Health and social work services. The Ministry of Defence, located at Defence Medical Services in Lichfield, England, acted as the buying organisation.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specializing in hospital and pathology services. Companies providing blood analysis, bacteriological analysis, hospital support, outpatient care services, medical practice, and medical specialist services could find this tender suitable for their expertise. As the contract period extends over several years and involves a significant amount, businesses capable of providing high-quality, reliable services in the specified areas would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

This notice is to notify Award of Contract no. 703085450.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c16612-e27b-4c40-b80c-780120572e77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,014 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNLAB UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c16612-e27b-4c40-b80c-780120572e77
- 13 Apr 2022 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b30c768-c09d-4b97-aac4-cd138902b86d
- 13 Apr 2022 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b30c768-c09d-4b97-aac4-cd138902b86d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c16612-e27b-4c40-b80c-780120572e77
  13th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b30c768-c09d-4b97-aac4-cd138902b86d
  13th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1443871601801D856B00
  Link to Defence Sourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab519a07-c960-431d-8184-b144854dfe54
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