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title: "Serology Managed Service"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-05"
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# Serology Managed Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4515c8f-32e0-4fbd-8603-a1b9f9f7890b

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the provision of a Serology Managed Service, under an active open procedure (above threshold). This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to microbiological cultures (CPV: 33698100). The delivery location is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, with postal code B15 1NU. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 5 February 2025. Key dates to note are the tender closing date on 14 April 2025 at 14:00 BST and the contract period starting on 1 August 2025, running until 31 July 2032.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in microbiological cultures and managed healthcare services. The substantial contract value of GBP 1,500,000 over seven years offers a stable revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for well-established businesses. Since the procurement process is open, it allows diverse business entities to participate, although it is noted that the opportunity is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with robust service delivery capabilities and those experienced in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of a Serology Managed Service. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54fa90-7947-4a89-bcff-929683b3ab2b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54fa90-7947-4a89-bcff-929683b3ab2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54fa90-7947-4a89-bcff-929683b3ab2b
  5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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