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title: "Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067fca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy, conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage. This process is classified under the hospital services industry category and is specifically focused on phlebotomy services. The buyer, identified as a regional or local authority, operates from Colchester, UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited, direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, acknowledged on 10th March 2026. The contract, valued at £151,102.79 for a duration of six months, from 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026, has been awarded to GP Primary Choice (GPPC), a small to medium enterprise based in Colchester.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for those in the healthcare service sector, especially businesses providing phlebotomy and diagnostic services. The nature of the procurement as a direct award without competitive tendering suggests that having a robust portfolio of similar services might increase future collaboration possibilities with the NHS. Suppliers with expertise in hospital and diagnostic services and those who are well-established in the East Anglia region may find similar tenders beneficial to their growth strategies by enhancing their capacity to deliver specialised medical services.

## Notice

Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy - ESNEFT3154

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award Notice was published on 10th March 2026. Additional information: SCHEDULE 4 Regulation 9(11)(a) Content of notice following award under Direct Award Process C 1.A statement that an award has been made following Direct Award Process C. An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award Notice was published on 10th March 2026 2.The contract title and reference. Title: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy Reference: Clacton Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Acute Phlebotomy - ESNEFT3154 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom the contract has been awarded. GP Primary Choice (GPPC) Unit 1, Block C, University of Essex Knowledge Gateway Nesfield Road Colchester CO4 3ZL 4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code. Description - Phlebotomy Service CPV Code - 85111000-0 - Hospital Services 5.The lifetime value of the contract or, where it is not known, the amounts payable to the provider under the contract. PS151,102.79 (6 Months) 6.The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be provided. 1st April 2026 - 30th October 2026 7.Details of the award decision-makers. Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):: Operational Lead Community Diagnostic Centre, Assistant General Manager Medical Imaging Finance Manager - Cancer and Diagnostics 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. Nil 9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed. All internal Key individuals at Section 7 completed and signed ESNEFT Procurement Declaration of interest Forms. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.

### Procurement Information

An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award Notice was published on 10th March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032730-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £151,102 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GP PRIMARY CHOICE GPPC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032730-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.esneft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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