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Urgent Award - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting

Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Unit 1, B1 50 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham, UKG31, B1 3RB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Kamran Yousaf

Contact Email: kamran.yousaf@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
n/a
Published
02 Mar 2026, 11:27
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85111800 - Pathology services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Official Source
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Description

Urgent Award Contract - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting (blood, urine and other patient diagnostic samples).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This urgent award under the Provider Selection Regime is required to maintain continuity of a clinically critical pathology sample analysis service. Any interruption would present a direct risk to patient safety. It is not practicable to run a competitive process currently due to operational and clinical constraints, including integration with RiO and transport arrangements. Awarding to the incumbent provider represents the least-risk option. The proposed contract is time-limited to six months, with an optional six-month extension to allow a compliant longer-term procurement to be completed. The value of the contract, if full 12 month option is utilised, is £647,569.00 ex VAT. The start date of the contract is date of last signature, 26/02/2026.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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