---
title: "Cervical Screening Lab Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695f8"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Cervical Screening Lab Contract

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695f8

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## Summary

NHS England, East of England has issued an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of cervical screening services. This notice, dated 11th May 2026, signals the intent to award the contract to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process adopted is a Direct Award Process C, noted for occurring without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract's total value is £18,236,219, with services scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028. This stage of the procurement is at the award phase, with representations by providers due by midnight on 22nd May 2026. The industry category falls under services provided by medical laboratories, and the service delivery is within the UKH region.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for established health service providers capable of delivering high-quality, innovative services. With a significant emphasis on quality and innovation, integration, service sustainability, and social value, businesses adept in fostering collaboration and reducing health inequalities will find this contract particularly fitting. The direct award process supports entities that have proven capabilities, continuity of care, and readiness to meet evolving service needs, signalling an advantageous position for seasoned organisations in the healthcare sector looking to expand their regional footprint.

## Notice

NHS England - East of England are awarding a contract for the provision of Cervical Screening.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England - East of England are awarding a contract for the provision of Cervical Screening following a Direct Award process C.

The contract is being awarded to an existing provider following a direct award process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS18,236,219.00.

The services are to be provided from 1st June 2026 - 31st March 2028.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 22nd May 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/043128-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 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 | £18,236,219 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043128-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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