NHS2239 Microbiology Services 24-25

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has formally awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the procurement of microbiology services (diagnostic services) for the period of 2024-2025. The contract was directly awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Located in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region (UKK30), this contract is valued at £102,301.00 and spans from April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The procurement stage is complete with the contract having been awarded by the Head Biomedical Scientist and Laboratory Manager, with no conflicts of interest declared. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology and microbiology services. The procurement process favours existing providers with a track record of satisfactory performance, potentially benefiting experienced medical service providers looking to expand their services within the NHS framework.

The decision to award this based on the provider’s ability to meet key criteria on a pass/fail basis ensures competitive fairness and quality assurance, aligning well with businesses committed to maintaining high standards in health services.