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title: "Call off contract for Microbiology tests"
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# Call off contract for Microbiology tests

Buyer: INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655f9

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP (ILS LLP), based in Keighley, covering services in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) jurisdiction. This tender is focused on a Call-off contract for Microbiology tests, classified under pathology services as a service category. The procurement method employed is Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), facilitated without a prior call for competition, allowing for a seamless extension of an existing service from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027, with the potential for two additional extensions up to 12 months each. Essential decision-makers involved are Afruj Ruf and Rebecca Parish, with key deadlines including the standstill period ending on 1st March 2026; interested parties can submit representations by this date. The procurement process is satisfied with no identified conflicts of interest.

This tender, by securely awarding the contract based on the existing provider's performance, presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and pathology services, particularly those already adept in microbiology testing. While the contract does not welcome a competitive bidding process, businesses that are capable of providing reliable pathology services and are looking to integrate or partner with existing service providers like UKHSA may find this a beneficial proposition. Continued successful delivery and integration of such services underscore the value, quality, and continuity, positioning well-suited service providers for steady growth in the healthcare industry by aligning with the objectives of the contracting authority and fulfilling the needs of the assigned health security agency.

## Notice

Integrated Laboratory Services LLP (ILS LLP) has awarded a contract for Microbiology tests to UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA) under the Provider Selection Regime using Direct Award Process C. The service will run from 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2027 with the option to extend for a further additional 2 periods of up to 12 months each, with a total contract value of PS90000.

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 PS90000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 02/03/2026
TO 01/03/2027.
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 02/03/2026 TO 01/03/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 2 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 PS90000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 02/03/2026
TO 01/03/2027.
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 02/03/2026 TO 01/03/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 2 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 01/03/2026. 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/019273-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 08:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019273-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014296-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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