Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 6WW
Contact
Dan Bromley
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number
RWE
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.leicestershospitals.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
C&C Bone Donation Services
Reference number
C381359
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provider selection (PSR) Award route C Provision of Bone Donation Services
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
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF21 - Leicester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
"The provider is required to donate surplus tissue from elective orthopaedic surgery (femoral heads) for the purpose of transplantation. The provider will provide Leicester Bone and Tissue Bank with samples for microbiological testing from each donor and blood samples for virology testing. At least two 'Persons Designate' (PDs) must be appointed by the provider (usually Theatre Managers, operating department assistants or change nurses) and they are required to liaise with LBTB whil emanaging the service. PDs must undertake training for their role (provided by LBTB). PDs are responsible for alarm test audits, freezer logs, disposal of non conforming tissue, reporting and general running of the satellite service.
A 24 hour, 7 day service is required."
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
two.2.14) Additional information
Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intension to Award.
This is a provider selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/08/2025. The contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Award decision makers involved in this process include-
Jade Mall-Assistant Contract Manager
Nicole Coleman-Leicester Bone Bank and Tissue Bank General Manager.
Hayley Turner-Group Head of Financial Management
Dan Bromley-Category Manager
Kat Rennalls -Category Assistant
There were no declared conflicts of interest.
Representations should be sent to daniel.bromley2@nhs.net
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:
This is a provider selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/08/2025. The contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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
7 August 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
NUFFIELD HEALTH
Epsom Gateway Epsom Surrey
Taunton
KT18 5AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
205533 (Charity) and 576970 (Ltd)
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
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £1 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intension to Award.
This is a provider selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/08/2025. The contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Award decision makers involved in this process include-
Jade Mall-Assistant Contract Manager
Nicole Coleman-Leicester Bone Bank and Tissue Bank General Manager.
Hayley Turner-Group Head of Financial Management
Dan Bromley-Category Manager
Katrina Rennalls -Category Assistant
There were no declared conflicts of interest.
Representations should be sent to daniel.bromley2@nhs.net
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 6WW
sarah.holliehead@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 6WW
sarah.holliehead@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom