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title: "Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf4116b1-a408-49f5-b08c-e9a45f992520

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a "Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract" within the "Microbiological cultures" industry category. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, will be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is currently at the active stage with the procurement method specified as an open procedure above threshold. Interested parties must register and submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 16th September 2024 at 14:00 GMT. The contract will commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude on 29th February 2032.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale organisations experienced in clinical microbiology services. Given its substantial budget and long-term duration, businesses specialising in the provision of microbiological cultures and related managed services would find this opportunity particularly attractive. Companies must be equipped to meet the specific requirements and standards set by a major healthcare provider, making it less suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable, long-term partnership with one of the UK's leading NHS Foundation Trusts.

## Notice

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract. 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/f7de670b-4944-4552-b83c-4675a5413c72 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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

- 6 Aug 2024 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7de670b-4944-4552-b83c-4675a5413c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7de670b-4944-4552-b83c-4675a5413c72
  6th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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