Provision of Clinical Support for Virology Testing
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTEstimated Value
Up to £150,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
17 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Referral of virology specimens and provision of clinical support for virology testing and interpretation of results. Service is part of an on-going agreement within the Cheshire and Merseyside network.
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This contract is for a service that receives virology specimens, refers them for testing and provides clinical support and interpretation of the results for the Cheshire and Merseyside health network.
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT
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The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd
£17m
total awarded
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ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTKey Dates
Published
17 August 2026
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