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title: "C&C Bone Donation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05838f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# C&C Bone Donation Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05838f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is proceeding with the Provider Selection Regime for "C&C Bone Donation Services," under the procurement process adhering to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. Classified under the "Hospital and related services" industry, this tender is specialised for bone donation services to be executed by the Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank. The contracting process is currently in the Award stage with the intention to award being formally noted. This process involves a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, and the standstill period allows for representations by 21st August 2025. Key contact personnel include Jade Mall, Nicole Coleman, and Dan Bromley, with Dan serving as the central contact point for representations.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in tissue donation and management. Given the criteria focused primarily on service delivery and compliance with healthcare regulations, businesses with expertise in handling medical procedures, logistics for donor sample testing, and operational management in a 24/7 service environment are well-suited to compete. Large operators such as Nuffield Health have already been identified as key suppliers, indicating the level of expertise required. Small to medium enterprises with relevant specialisations and experience in similar healthcare procurement processes may find this an attractive avenue for growth by partnering or subcontracting to fulfil service delivery needs associated with this award under the PSR.

## Notice

Provider selection (PSR) Award route C Provision of Bone Donation Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

"The provider is required to donate surplus tissue from elective orthopaedic surgery (femoral heads) for the purpose of transplantation. The provider will provide Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank with samples for microbiological testing from each donor and blood samples for virology testing. At least two 'Persons Designate' (PDs) must be appointed by the provider (usually Theatre Managers, operating department assistants or change nurses) and they are required to liaise with LBTB whil emanaging the service. PDs must undertake training for their role (provided by LBTB). PDs are responsible for alarm test audits, freezer logs, disposal of non conforming tissue, reporting and general running of the satellite service.

A 24 hour, 7 day service is required." Additional information: Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intension to Award.

This is a provider selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/08/2025. The contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Award decision makers involved in this process include-
Jade Mall-Assistant Contract Manager
Nicole Coleman-Leicester Bone Bank and Tissue Bank General Manager.
Hayley Turner-Group Head of Financial Management
Dan Bromley-Category Manager 
Kat Rennalls -Category Assistant

There were no declared conflicts of interest.

Representations should be sent to daniel.bromley2@nhs.net

### Procurement Information

This is a provider selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/08/2025. The contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046996-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUFFIELD HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046996-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nuffieldhealth.com
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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