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title: "WPL06866 - Donor Search and Provision Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c89c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# WPL06866 - Donor Search and Provision Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c89c

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## Summary

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has announced the award of a contract titled "WPL06866 - Donor Search and Provision Service." This falls under the industry category of services provided by transplant organ banks. The procurement process used a limited method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not follow the typical provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This award procedure was without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £5,500,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2029. The services are to be delivered in the Southampton region (UKJ32), focusing on stem cell services to support the UHS Transplant Centre. The award was confirmed on 2nd July 2026, and Anthony Nolan, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been designated as the provider.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in donor management, tissue typing, and cell procurement and distribution. It offers growth potential for companies capable of managing complex international donor searches and handling the logistics of therapeutic cell exchanges. Suppliers with expertise in creating robust donor registries, conducting detailed tissue analysis, or providing supportive infrastructure for transplant centres are well-situated to benefit from such a contract. The specialised nature of services required underlines the importance of possessing niche expertise, ensuring high standards, and maintaining effective governance, which would be appealing to businesses equipped for such challenges.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of stem cell services to support the UHS Transplant Centre. The four core services are: - Manages adult volunteer donors and cord blood banks to source and distribute stem cells and lymphocytes. - Coordinates international donor searches and manages the import/export of therapeutic cells. - Conducts tissue-typing tests and advises on matching the best graft for patients. - Sources and distributes cells from related family donors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is to continue providing registry services, donor typing, matching, and stem cell procurement and distribution. This contract award has been made following the PSR Direct Award Process A. The maximum amount payable under this contract between the dates shown below is PS5,500,000 excluding VAT. Contract Start: 01/06/2026 Contract End: 31/05/2029

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065198-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £5,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 6YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Shirley |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY NOLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065198-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://anthonynolan.org
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/

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