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title: "Call off contract for Microbiology Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d76"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP"
published: "2026-02-26"
---

# Call off contract for Microbiology Tests

Buyer: INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d76

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## Summary

Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP (ILS LLP) has commenced a procurement process to engage Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children for the delivery of microbiology tests. The procurement uses the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with a Direct Award Process C, predicated on the satisfactory performance of the current provider and the necessity for service continuity. This process bypasses traditional competitive bidding due to specific regulatory conditions outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract intends to commence on 25 February 2026 and will run until 24 February 2027, with potential extensions for up to three additional periods of 12 months each, totalling a contract value of £4,500. While the award notice signals intent and initiates a standstill period where representations can be made until 24 February 2026, no formal award has been made yet.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for entities within the pathology services sector, especially organisations familiar with NHS frameworks and capable of delivering microbiology testing services effectively. The procurement method provides business stability by extending existing relationships rather than engaging in new competitive tenders. Organisations operating within the healthcare services, particularly with experience in diagnostic pathology, may find opportunities for expansion and collaboration through ensuring high-quality service delivery. This scenario suits businesses with established healthcare credentials and the capacity to meet adaptable referral service demands. Although subcontracting is not anticipated, the focus remains on maintaining integration within the service delivery, emphasising continuity and quality in healthcare provision.

## Notice

Integrated Laboratory Services LLP (ILS LLP) has awarded a contract for Microbiology tests to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children under the Provider Selection Regime using Direct Award Process C. The service will run from 26/02/2026 to 25/02/2027 with the option to extend for an additional 2 periods of up to 12 months each, with a total contract value of PS4500.

This award relates to the continued delivery of an existing service, which is not changing substantially in scope or specification.

Direct Award Process C has been used because the current provider is delivering the service to a satisfactory standard, is capable of continuing to do so, and remains the provider best placed to ensure continuity of care. Running a competitive process would not add value and is not required under the PSR.

In making this decision, the contracting authority has considered the PSR objectives and is satisfied that the award supports quality, value for money, integration, and continuity of services. A full decision record has been completed in line with PSR transparency requirements. Individual(s) making the award decision were;

Afruj Ruf
Rebecca Parish

No conflicts of interest were identified in relation to this decision

### Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO
AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF
CONTRACT FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS4500
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 25/02/2026
TO 24/02/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS TO BE
DELIVERED AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE
IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY
BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE
INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN
FROM 25/02/2026 TO 24/02/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 3 PERIODS OF UP TO 12
MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET
FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS
NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION
TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE
CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED
UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED
AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE
BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS
EXPECTED. Additional information: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO
AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF
CONTRACT FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS4500
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 25/02/2026
TO 24/02/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS TO BE
DELIVERED AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE
IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY
BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE
INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN
FROM 25/02/2026 TO 24/02/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 3 PERIODS OF UP TO 12
MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET
FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS
NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION
TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE
CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED
UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED
AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE
BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS
EXPECTED

### 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) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been 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/017446-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP |
| Locality | KEIGHLEY |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD20 6TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Craven |
| Westminster constituency | Keighley and Ilkley |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017446-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012240-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.airdale-trust.nhs.uk

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