Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Contact
Mark Austin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK41 - Plymouth
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Provision of Blood Stem Cell Products
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provision of Cell products, including Haematopoietic Stem Cells, Bone Marrow Stem Cells and Lymphocytes Transplants
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,125,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Main site or place of performance
University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract has been awarded using Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), in accordance with Regulation 7.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
As per description above, direct award process A under the PSR regulations.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Nolan
2 Heathgate Place, 75-87 Agincourt Road
London
NW3 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
National registration number
02379280
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,125,000
Lowest offer: £1,125,000 / Highest offer: £1,125,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded using Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), in accordance with Regulation 7.
The decision to award directly is based on the following criteria being met:
The service is currently being delivered by the same provider.
There is no realistic alternative provider capable of delivering the service to the required standard.
The service is not part of a framework agreement.
The provider has demonstrated consistent delivery of high-quality care and continuity is essential to maintain patient safety and service outcomes.
This notice is published for transparency purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Estimated contract value is based on three year duration.
The award decision makers include procurement and the regulatory and accreditation manager from the clinical haematology, immunology and oncology department. The contract for these services shall be in place for a minimum of three years.
No declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interests were raised and key decision makers confirmed this by signature.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
Country
United Kingdom