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title: "Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber"
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# Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c109b081-26af-4e43-8736-5e4d3a679584

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## Summary

The tender for the "Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for Yorkshire and the Humber" has been awarded by Public Health England, located in Salisbury, England. This contract, classified under the Health Services category (CPV 85100000), covers essential microbiology services for the North East, including timely pathogen testing, outbreak investigation support, and expert advice in public health. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th September 2021, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The total value of the contract is £500,000, awarded using an open procurement method following the appropriate threshold procedure.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in public health services, particularly those specialising in microbiology and infectious disease testing. Companies that can provide innovative testing methodologies, complement existing public health initiatives, or offer expertise in outbreak management would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. Engaging with public health authorities, such as the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust—identified as a key supplier in this contract—could enhance potential partnerships for firms looking to expand their footprint in health service procurement.

## Notice

Provision of Public Health Microbiology Services for North East. This contract covers the following elements: - Timely testing of samples for a wide range of pathogens (including some not tested for by NHS microbiology laboratories), providing results/interpretation to the sender and providing treatment advice to clinicians if required. - Processing specialist referred samples for NHS laboratories. - Developing/rolling out new tests or methodologies to support PHE locally / nationally. - Maintaining existing active links to PHE and other Reference Laboratories. - Testing service for the investigation of outbreaks of infections or sporadic infections caused by pathogens specific concern. - Professional expert microbiological and virological advice and support in relation to medical and scientific issues pertaining to Public Health Microbiology and PHE. The contract is for 3 years with possible extensions up to 2 years. Additional information: Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice External ID: 8c973046-a6a4-4072-abce-739e171aebdc was published on 19/12/2017 11:19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070eb3d1-27fd-4574-866e-26e237d9dd78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070eb3d1-27fd-4574-866e-26e237d9dd78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070eb3d1-27fd-4574-866e-26e237d9dd78
  4th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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