Official UK procurement notice
Management of Helicobacter Pylori Urea Breath Test
Authority: NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe service provides a diagnostic test to detect H.Pylori, which can then be treated in primary care. Successful treatment of H.Pylori infection with antibiotics can contribute to the prevention of peptic ulcers.
The diagnostic test is carried out by a range of contracted General Practices and Community Pharmacies within LLR, with test results and any subsequent treatment organised by the practice (as part of routine primary care).
CPV: Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Primary / community care diagnostic test to detect H.Pylori, which can then be treated…Awarded
Primary / community care diagnostic test to detect H.Pylori, which can then be treated in primary care. Successful treatment of H.Pylori infection with antibiotics can contribute to the prevention of peptic ulcers.
The diagnostic test is carried out by contracted GP practices and Community Pharmacies within LLR, with test results and any subsequent treatment organised by the GP (as part of routine primary care).
The ICB is intending to award a contract to 28 existing providers following the PSR direct award process C, where the existing providers are satisfying the existing contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contracts is not changing considerably, and the test for considerable change is not met.
The approximate lifetime value of the contracts is a zero-based contracts, paid on cost and volume at £42.26 per test.
The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2027, with an option to extend by a further two years up to 31/03/2029.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Feb 2025, 15:38 GMT
- Last source update
- 14 Feb 2025, 15:38 GMT
- Authority reference
C13 UBT- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005209- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e211Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
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) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts 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 the relevant authority by the 26th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Publisher note: 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) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts 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 the 26th of February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Email address where written representations should be sent: [email protected] Details of the award decision-makers: NHS LLR ICB Strategic Commissioning Group on 28th of January 2025 Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed: - Conflicts of interest were identified among the members of the Strategic Commissioning Group. The non-conflicted members assessed the nature and risk of this conflict and decided to allow the conflicted member to participate in the discussion but was excluded from the decision-making. The Contracting Authority has assessed the providers' suitability and technical / professional ability to undertake this service based on their current activities and performance, against the key criteria and basic selection criteria when making a decision to award this contract. The provider's economic and financial standing has been considered in proportion to the contract value and terms. The assessment demonstrates that the providers have been, and are likely to continue to satisfy the requirements of the contract. The intention to award the contract is made on this basis. key criteria 1. Quality and innovation: The providers offer safe and effective services and meet the ICB's quality and safety requirements. key criteria 2. Value: This service offers value financially and to the local healthcare community as patients continue to access services within a primary care setting, which reduces demand for more costly services. key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability: The service provision is consistent with NICE clinical guidelines and local integrated (primary, community and secondary) care pathways for treatment and management of H-Pylori. Early treatment and intervention improve health outcomes for patients and reduce demand for other invasive secondary care interventions. key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: Services are widely available to patients registered with an LLR GP Practice. Providing care in a local environment/setting allows patients to receive care in a timely manner and reduces demand for secondary care services. key criteria 5. Social value: Services are offered without delay, contributing to timely interventions which minimise the impact on patient's lives. The providers maintain employment of local people to deliver the services.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Lodge Medical PracticeSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Groby Road Medical CentreSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Highfields Medical CentreSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance LtdSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Hockley Farm Medical PracticeSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Merridale Medical CentreSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Narborough Road SurgerySME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| North West Leicestershire GP Limited | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Saffron Group Practice | £42 † | — | Awarded |
| Shefa Medical PracticeSME | £42 † | — | Awarded |
18 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Contract 005209-2025-1 · Beaumont Lodge Medical PracticeSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-10 · Groby Road Medical CentreSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-11 · Highfields Medical CentreSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-12 · Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance LtdSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-13 · Hockley Farm Medical PracticeSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-14 · Merridale Medical CentreSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-15 · Narborough Road SurgerySME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-16 · North West Leicestershire GP Limited
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-17 · Saffron Group Practice
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-18 · Shefa Medical PracticeSME
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-19
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-2
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-20
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-21
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-22
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-23
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-24
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-25
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-26
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Contract 005209-2025-27
- Signed
- 28 Jan 2025
- Value
- £42
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICBReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
28 commercial parties on the notice- Aylestone Health CentreAwarded supplier
- BEAUMONT LODGE MEDICAL PRACTICEAwarded supplier
- Brandon Surgery Dr R Kapur & PartnerAwarded supplier
- CHARNWOOD GP NETWORK LTDAwarded supplier
- Downing Drive SurgeryAwarded supplier
- Dr B ModiAwarded supplier
- Dr R Kapur & PartnersAwarded supplier
- East Leicester Medical PracticeAwarded supplier
- Fosse Medical CentreAwarded supplier
- Groby Road Medical CentreAwarded supplier
Show 18 more suppliers
- Highfields Medical CentreAwarded supplier
- Hinckley & Bosworth Medical AllianceAwarded supplier
- Hockley Farm Medical PracticeAwarded supplier
- Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company LTDAwarded supplier
- Merridale Medical CentreAwarded supplier
- Narborough Road SurgeryAwarded supplier
- North West Leicestershire GP LtdAwarded supplier
- Saffron Group PracticeAwarded supplier
- Shefa Medical PracticeAwarded supplier
- Spirit Primary Care Ltd. - The Practice AsquithAwarded supplier
- Spirit Primary Care Ltd. - Beaumont LeysAwarded supplier
- Spirit Primary Care Ltd. - Rushey MeadAwarded supplier
- St Peters Medical Centre (Dr D'Souza)Awarded supplier
- The Charnwood PracticeAwarded supplier
- The Hedges Medical CentreAwarded supplier
- The Surgery @ AylestoneAwarded supplier
- Victoria Park Health CentreAwarded supplier
- Walnut Street Medical CentreAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.