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title: "Diagnostic testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf649057-4bd4-48ec-afa9-ef805add9b56"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-05-21"
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# Diagnostic testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf649057-4bd4-48ec-afa9-ef805add9b56

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Diagnostic Testing Kit was initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on health and social work services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 31 March 2019, with the contract awarded on 31 March 2019, and was valued at £54,610. The procurement method used was a single tender action, indicating a direct approach due to it being below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract period ran from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

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## Notice

Kit for diagnostic testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ce89a4-22af-4d52-b911-9e4b0f1437b4 |
| 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 | 21 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,610 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ce89a4-22af-4d52-b911-9e4b0f1437b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ce89a4-22af-4d52-b911-9e4b0f1437b4
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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