Call off contract for Molecular Tests

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Integrated Laboratory Services LLP (ILS LLP) has awarded a contract for Molecular Tests to University of Birmingham under the Provider Selection Regime using Direct Award Process C. The service will run from 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2027 with the option to extend for a further additional 2 periods of up to 12 months each, with a total contract value of £24000.<br/><br/>This award relates to the continued delivery of an existing service, which is not changing substantially in scope or specification.<br/><br/>Direct Award Process C has been used because the current provider is delivering the service to a satisfactory standard, is capable of continuing to do so, and remains the provider best placed to ensure continuity of care. Running a competitive process would not add value and is not required under the PSR.<br/><br/>In making this decision, the contracting authority has considered the PSR objectives and is satisfied that the award supports quality, value for money, integration, and continuity of services. A full decision record has been completed in line with PSR transparency requirements. Individual(s) making the award decision were;<br/><br/>Afruj Ruf<br/>Rebecca Parish<br/><br/>No conflicts of interest were identified in relation to this decision Lot 1: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO<br/>AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF<br/>CONTRACT FOR MOLECULAR TESTS.<br/>INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING<br/>SUPPLIER.<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT £24000<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 02/03/2026<br/>TO 01/03/2027.<br/>PROVISION OF REFERRAL<br/>SERVICES FOR MOLECULAR TESTS TO BE<br/>DELIVERED AS AND WHEN<br/>REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING<br/>AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE<br/>IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY<br/>BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE<br/>INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN<br/>FROM 02/03/2026 TO 01/03/2027.<br/>WITH THE OPTION FOR THE<br/>AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR<br/>AN ADDITIONAL 2 PERIODS OF UP TO 12<br/>MONTHS EACH.<br/><br/>THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET<br/>FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS<br/>NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION<br/>TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE<br/>CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED<br/>UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED<br/>AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE<br/>BEEN CONSIDERED.<br/><br/>NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE<br/>IDENTIFIED DURING THE<br/>PROCUREMENT PROCESS.<br/><br/>NO SUBCONTRACTING IS<br/>EXPECTED. Additional information: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO<br/>AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF<br/>CONTRACT FOR MOLECULAR TESTS.<br/>INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING<br/>SUPPLIER.<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT £24000<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 02/03/2026<br/>TO 01/03/2027.<br/>PROVISION OF REFERRAL<br/>SERVICES FOR MOLECULAR TESTS TO BE<br/>DELIVERED AS AND WHEN<br/>REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING<br/>AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE<br/>IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY<br/>BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE<br/>INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN<br/>FROM 02/03/2026 TO 01/03/2027.<br/>WITH THE OPTION FOR THE<br/>AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR<br/>AN ADDITIONAL 2 PERIODS OF UP TO 12<br/>MONTHS EACH.<br/><br/>THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET<br/>FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS<br/>NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION<br/>TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE<br/>CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED<br/>UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED<br/>AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE<br/>BEEN CONSIDERED.<br/><br/>NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE<br/>IDENTIFIED DURING THE<br/>PROCUREMENT PROCESS.<br/><br/>NO SUBCONTRACTING IS<br/>EXPECTED