--- title: "NEL ICB Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-03-17" --- # NEL ICB Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066ccb.json) ## Summary NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is conducting a tender process for the Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme, an initiative aimed at reducing active tuberculosis incidence through early detection and treatment. Managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub and supported by NEL ICB, this procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, excluding the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The programme targets several areas: Newham, Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Waltham Forest, with services expected to commence in October 2026 for an initial six-month period, extendable by a further 12 months. The overall estimated value is £1,301,640.15. Businesses must express interest via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 22nd April 2026. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services industry, specifically those experienced in screening and diagnostic services. The programme's focus on health equity and TB elimination aligns with national public health priorities, qualifying it as an attractive venture for firms with expertise in public health intervention and service delivery. Companies offering innovative health service solutions, especially in diagnostics and communicable disease management, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The focus on quality over price (100% quality criteria) suggests a high premium on comprehensive service and patient-centred approaches, thereby favouring established firms with a track record of excellence in similar contracts. ## Notice NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Services - Testing Service and Diagnostics Analysis Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Newham, Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Waltham Forest. The Contracts are expected to commence in October 2026 for an initial period of 6 months. The contracts may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the Authority. The estimated value of the contracts for 18 Months is PS1,301,640.15. (PS848,253.40 per annum, and the Initial 6 months is PS453,386.75). Please note that the contract award is subject to confirmed funding from NHS England. Interested Organisations must express an interest via Atamis e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following the link to this specific project ; https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (Contract Reference: C429248). Please note that any submission of bids by any other means will not be considered. ### Lot Information City & Hackney LTBI Testing Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of City & Hackney. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. Options: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the Authority Newham LTBI Testing Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Newham. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. Options: The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority. Tower Hamlets LTBI Testing Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Tower Hamlets. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. Options: The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority. Redbridge LTBI Testing Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Redbridge. Options: The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 months at the sole discretion of the authority Waltham Forest LTBI Testing Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Waltham Forest. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. Options: The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority. Barking & Dagenham LTBI Testing Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Barking and Dagenham. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. Options: NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Barking and Dagenham. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. NEL LTBI Diagnostic Analysis Service NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Diagnostic Analysis North East London (NEL) ICB is committed to ensuring local residents receive high quality care and live well in the community. This service will support patients to have access to latent TB infection testing, providing definitive indication of latent TB enabling follow-up treatment in their local community. The service supports the delivery of integrated working and the strategic aim of the national TB testing and treatment programme. The service specification deals with the procurement of services related to one part of the pathway - that of the LTBI test analysis of blood samples. The service is for the provision and analysis of the Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test for identification of LTBI. The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease. By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies. Specifically, the programme aims to: * Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI; * Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities; * Support national TB control and elimination goals; * Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk. The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Newham. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB. Options: The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024304-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,301,640 | | Lots value | £1,184,614 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 5HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 20:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024304-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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