---
title: "External Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055bec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-09"
---

# External Assessment

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055bec

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the procurement process. The process involved securing external assessment services for the Blood Sciences Department, located in Cambridge, UK, within the industry category of public authority - central government. The tender was initiated under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework with a procurement method specified as "Below threshold - unknown". The award was made to UKAS, a large supplier based in Staines, which specialises in certification, pathology, and blood analysis services. The contract commenced on 9th July 2025 and will conclude on 8th July 2026, with a gross value of £15,741.60.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services and certifications, particularly those offering pathology and blood analysis expertise. Companies with similar offerings might consider competing for future tenders in this region or industry category to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector and establish partnerships with organisations like NHS Foundation Trusts. Additionally, smaller businesses could explore collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with larger suppliers to gain access to high-value contracts in the sector.

## Notice

Assessments within the Blood Sciences Dept.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038560-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,118 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UKAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038560-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038560-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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