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title: "Provision of North East Public Health Microbiology Services"
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# Provision of North East Public Health Microbiology Services

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d4fd77e-3936-411d-baa8-cccc3b8eabc6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of North East Public Health Microbiology Services" was initiated by Public Health England, focusing on the healthcare sector. The contract was awarded to The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has now completed, with the contract running from 1st November 2017 to 30th April 2018. The total contract value amounts to £21,000 GBP, and the procurement method is classified under 'Other'. The tender period ended on 31st October 2017.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in medical laboratory services or healthcare support. Companies with expertise in microbiology, diagnostic services, and public health-related testing are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector allows businesses to expand their service offerings while contributing to vital public health initiatives in the region.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has commissioned interim support from the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NuTHFT) for Public Health Microbiology in the North East. The contract runs from the time of transfer of PHE Newcastle's diagnostic molecular and mycobacterial services to NuTHFT (1st November 2017) until 30th April 2018. The provision includes: Enteric testing, Respiratory testing, Exanthema and other skin and soft tissue infections, Sexual Health, Environmental, Professional and Scientific Support, as well as possible Emergency Response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c96d6da-4b74-494d-b62f-068814de6fcf |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c96d6da-4b74-494d-b62f-068814de6fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c96d6da-4b74-494d-b62f-068814de6fcf
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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