---
title: "C&C Microbiology Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c78d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# C&C Microbiology Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c78d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has announced an intention to award a contract for "C&C Microbiology Testing" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement process falls under the Pathology services category, focusing on a direct award route without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in Leicester, UK, the process is currently at the award stage. The contract, which remains in its standstill period until 23rd July 2026, involves Microbiology Testing services, with the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier. This procurement decision follows the Provider Selection Regime and is not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in pathology and microbiological services to potentially expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, especially those looking to engage with NHS Trusts. The direct award process implies that suitable partners must possess the capability to effectively deliver the specified services without going through extensive tendering procedures. Large healthcare institutions or established entities in the health services domain with efficient, cost-effective service delivery models may find this procurement particularly beneficial for strategic partnerships and growth within the UK health sector. The procurement is valued at £3,350, highlighting opportunities for cost-competitive service providers.

## Notice

C&C Microbiology Testing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Microbiology Testing - Pathology Services PSR Direct Award C process.

### Procurement Information

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Route C - 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations made by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23/07/2026. 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/064730-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064730-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/

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