Scope
Reference
C385627
Description
Half of all women will experience a UTI at least once. The most common treatment is with an antibiotic. However, the number of bacterial infections which are resistant to antibiotics is rising because women are being prescribed antibiotics which they don't need. This happens because GPs don't have rapid, accurate diagnostic tests to be sure whether a woman needs antibiotics and, if she does, which antibiotic would be most effective.
The TOUCAN Study is testing new devices that aim to quickly detect UTI and suggest appropriate antibiotic for treatment. These rapid diagnostic tests could help combat antibiotic resistance by guiding immediate antibiotic prescribing and aid effective treatments in patients. This study is focussed on evaluation of primary care provision of POCT for UTI.
Contract 1. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) TOUCAN STUDY
Supplier
Contract value
- £44,057.50 excluding VAT
- £52,869 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
University of Oxford
University Offices, Wellington Square
Oxford
OX1 2JD
United Kingdom
Email: toral.gathani@ndph.ox.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ox.ac./
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) TOUCAN STUDY
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government