Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
13 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Dried Blood Spot Testing for Blood Bourne Viruses
Key points
- Buckinghamshire – multiple sites
- Hampshire – multiple sites
- Isle of Wight
- Telford
- Staffordshire – multiple sites The above location list outlines current locations, should the trust acquire further locations across the UK, the provider shall endeavour to accommodate these additional locations. The provider of BBV Testing will be required to :
- Ensure that there is a consistent and affordable provision of self testing kits available;
- Ensure robust and secure information channels for the notification of results in a timely manner;
- Provide ongoing support before, during and after the testing process;
- Future proof the service to support future growth of work;
- Ensure a high quality and robust analytical service;
- Provide flexibility to meet changing service demands;
- Provide coverage on a national geographic basis. The Trust require the following to be available to test through a *dry blood spot testing method:
- HBSAg & HBcAb
- HIV (1&2)
- Hep C AB
- HEP C PCR (to be automatically tested if Hep C Ab is positive) MPFT intend to award this contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of this contract is £336,839.19 for a 2 year term with an option to extend for up to 12 months. This contract will begin 1st September 2026 and the maximum expiry date will be 31st August 2029.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Midlands Partnership Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
13 August 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Renewal expected70% confident
October 2028
Predicted using explicit duration found in the tender description (24 months from publication date + 60 days (estimated) → renewal expected by Oct 2028).
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