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title: "Provision of North East Public Health Microbiology Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2017-09-15"
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# Provision of North East Public Health Microbiology Services

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdc56a09-b81b-4b88-a089-c0b5a8cd188f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of North East Public Health Microbiology Services" is being conducted by Public Health England, located in Salisbury, England. This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018. The contract aims to provide various medical laboratory services, including enteric and respiratory testing, as well as support for professional and scientific needs during an interim period until a national tendering process is completed, estimated by 31st March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in medical laboratory services, particularly those proficient in diagnostics and public health. Potential competitors could include companies focused on public health microbiology, medical testing, and emergency response services. Engaging in this procurement could enhance growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector, especially for organisations capable of delivering specialised laboratory services in the North East region.

## Notice

PHE is planning to commission interim support from the Trust for Public Health Microbiology in the North East from the time of transfer of PHE Newcastle's diagnostic molecular and mycobacterial services to NuTHFT (1st September 2016) until a national tendering process has been completed (estimated 31st March 2018). The provision will include: 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. If you have any queries related to this Notice, please contact Anna.Gibson@phe.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6236338e-56bf-49d5-bc02-a15a27e65c9f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2017 at 14:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6236338e-56bf-49d5-bc02-a15a27e65c9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6236338e-56bf-49d5-bc02-a15a27e65c9f
  15th September 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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