--- title: "PHW-DCO-56194 Self Sampling STI Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-11-07" --- # PHW-DCO-56194 Self Sampling STI Testing Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcff.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "PHW-DCO-56194 Self Sampling STI Testing" service is being managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under the auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust. This contract falls within the pathology services industry category and is located in the UK region. The contract is in the 'award' stage, being a modification to an existing contract with Health Services Laboratories, initially awarded due to COVID-19 related capacity issues. Originally signed under the Health Trust Europe Framework, the contract began in November 2024 with a 12-month duration and an optional 6-month extension, which has now been exercised. The contract's new expiration date is 30th April 2026. Procurement was conducted via a limited method, entailing no prior publication of a call for competition. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic services related to sexually transmitted infections. Particularly, enterprises with capabilities in pathology services may find this contract beneficial for business growth, as it provides ongoing engagement with a public health body with substantial demand due to past service outsourcing. Firms with experience in delivering complex diagnostic services directly to public sector clients are well-suited to compete effectively in this space, given the focus on efficient, monthly invoicing linked to service usage. The partnership with a public sector organisation, such as Public Health Wales, emphasises reliability and quality service delivery, crucial for enhancing business credibility and expanding market presence. ## Notice Please Note: This is NOT a new award, simply notifying the market of a modification to a contract awarded under PCR 2015 Since May 2020, the online service for self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Wales has been outsourced to an external provider, HSL Pathology (HSL). The award to HSL was undertaken due to a lack of capacity across PHW Infection services due to Covid-19. Appointment of HSL was undertaken with support from NWSSP. Kits are ordered by patients via an online platform, and their sample is returned directly to the HSL Lab where for testing, with results reported directly to the user. HSL Pathology then invoices PHW monthly linked to the number of tests issued and returned for testing. In November 2024, PHW agreed a 12-month contract (with an option for a further 6-month extension if required) via the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions whilst a competitive tender exercise was undertaken. This notice is to notify the market that Public Health Wales have exercised the included 6 month extension and that this contract will now expire 30th April 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a new award, simply notification that Public Health Wales have exercised the included 6 month extension to a contract awarded under PCR 2015 as required. Since May 2020, the online service for self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Wales has been outsourced to an external provider, HSL Pathology (HSL). The award to HSL was undertaken due to a lack of capacity across PHW Infection services due to Covid-19. Appointment of HSL was undertaken with support from NWSSP. Kits are ordered by patients via an online platform, and their sample is returned directly to the HSL Lab where for testing, with results reported directly to the user. HSL Pathology then invoices PHW monthly linked to the number of tests issued and returned for testing. In November 2024, PHW agreed a 12-month contract (with an option for a further 6-month extension if required) via the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions whilst a competitive tender exercise was undertaken. Additional information: This is NOT a new award: Simply notification of a modification under the PSR Wales regulations ### Procurement Information This is NOT a new award simply notification that Public Health Wales have taken up the agreed 6 month extension option provided for in the original award which was made under PCR 2015 as a call off via Framework (Health Trust Europe: Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072119-2025 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,021,869 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | ST ASPAH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Denbighshire | | Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEALTH SERVICES LABORATORIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072119-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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