PROC.01.0040 Blood Borne Testing (HIV) Peer Support

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for their Blood Borne Testing (HIV) Peer Support contract, titled "PROC.01.0040 Blood Borne Testing (HIV) Peer Support." This contract falls within the services category, specifically counselling and laboratory services, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold, and the process took place under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

The contract was awarded on the 12th of May, 2025 to the supplier "Saving Lives," with the contract period running from the 30th of May, 2025 to the 29th of May, 2027. The total gross contract value is £145,200. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those focusing on peer support and testing for blood-borne viruses.

Companies equipped to provide specialised counselling and laboratory services will find opportunities for growth through partnerships and expansions in similar future contracts. Given that the procurement was conducted directly without competition, large firms with established reputations in delivering health care services might see similar opportunities where their expertise aligns with the needs of public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust.