Contract for the Supply of Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services
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The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for the Supply of Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Services" within the healthcare industry category. The contract, which is based in Somerset, United Kingdom (region UKK23), focuses on services provided by blood banks. This award follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is specifically linked to the criterion that there was no realistic alternative provider.
The contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 with an estimated lifetime value of £360,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without publishing a prior call for competition and was signed on 16th June 2025. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity particularly for businesses involved in stem cell and immunotherapy services, and those specialising in blood banking and related laboratory testing.
SMEs in the healthcare supply chain, especially those with capabilities in cryopreservation and laboratory services, would find this sector particularly profitable. The contract was awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), highlighting opportunities for similar organisations to engage or partner with NHS Trusts to deliver specialised healthcare services. Such contracts foster strategic relationships and can lead to future opportunities in the health services procurement landscape.
Service provided to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in relation to Stem cell products, associated laboratory testing and cryopreservation.
Services provided under this contract include Stem cell products, associated laboratory testing and cryopreservation.<br/><br/>The award of this contract was following direct award process A on the criterion that there was no realistic alternative provider.<br/><br/>The indicative lifetime value of this contract is PS360,000.00 between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2028.
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