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title: "NIPT Samples"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a290c2c6-f56f-434c-a4a8-323d9b996898"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL"
published: "2020-11-23"
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# NIPT Samples

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a290c2c6-f56f-434c-a4a8-323d9b996898

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Birmingham Children's Hospital, focusing on the provision of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) samples under the health services category. The procurement method employed is a single tender action, as the contract amount of £33,211 falls below the specified threshold. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the official award date recorded as 31st March 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health services or medical supplies. Companies with experience in providing laboratory services and medical testing products would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Verinata Health, future tenders in this sector may arise, allowing potential suppliers to engage with public health organisations like Birmingham Children's Hospital.

## Notice

NIPT Samples processed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19181daf-4fa0-47bf-8671-1ae6eb9b2e68 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,211 |
| 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 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL |
| 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 | VERINATA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19181daf-4fa0-47bf-8671-1ae6eb9b2e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19181daf-4fa0-47bf-8671-1ae6eb9b2e68
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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