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title: "Referral testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cce114de-ab02-4ea0-8957-eebb245c633c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2019-08-05"
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# Referral testing

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cce114de-ab02-4ea0-8957-eebb245c633c

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## Summary

The Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process titled "Referral testing" within the health services category. This contract, valued at £36,000, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated with a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has reached the award stage as of June 24, 2019. The contract period is set to run from July 1, 2019, to July 1, 2020, with the tender period having concluded on June 17, 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the healthcare sector, particularly those providing health services. Companies specialising in medical testing, laboratory services, and related healthcare solutions would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts and partnerships. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in operating under direct procurement methods may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Referral testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d97f273-75f5-43a0-a003-b00a9fc16131 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| 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 | HEART OF ENGLAND FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d97f273-75f5-43a0-a003-b00a9fc16131

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d97f273-75f5-43a0-a003-b00a9fc16131
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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