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II.1.1) Title
NEL ICB Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme
Reference number: PRJ 2231
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Services - Testing Service and Diagnostics Analysis Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Newham, Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Waltham Forest.
The Contracts are expected to commence in October 2026 for an initial period of 6 months.
The contracts may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
The estimated value of the contracts for 18 Months is £1,301,640.15.
(£848,253.40 per annum, and the Initial 6 months is £453,386.75).
Please note that the contract award is subject to confirmed funding from NHS England.
Interested Organisations must express an interest via Atamis e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following the link to this specific project ; https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (Contract Reference: C429248).
Please note that any submission of bids by any other means will not be considered.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 301 640.15
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
City & Hackney LTBI Testing Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
City & Hackney
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of City & Hackney. This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality - (Please see ITT documents for full detail)
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
40 964.72
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the Authority
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Newham LTBI Testing Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Newham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Newham.
This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality (Please see ITT documents for full detail)
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
216 500.85
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Tower Hamlets LTBI Testing Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Tower Hamlets
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Tower Hamlets.
This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality (Please see ITT documents for full detail)
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
87 780.11
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Redbridge LTBI Testing Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Redbridge
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Redbridge.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality (Please see ITT documents for full detail)
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 months at the sole discretion of the authority
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Waltham Forest LTBI Testing Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Waltham Forest
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Waltham Forest.
This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
35 117.94
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Barking & Dagenham LTBI Testing Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Barking and Dagenham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Barking and Dagenham.
This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
117 040.14
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Barking and Dagenham.
This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
NEL LTBI Diagnostic Analysis Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
The LTBI test will be available to patients who meet the eligibility criteria in North East London ICB, (Newham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and City & Hackney).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to Commission National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Diagnostic Analysis
North East London (NEL) ICB is committed to ensuring local residents receive high quality care and live well in the community. This service will support patients to have access to latent TB infection testing, providing definitive indication of latent TB enabling follow-up treatment in their local community. The service supports the delivery of integrated working and the strategic aim of the national TB testing and treatment programme.
The service specification deals with the procurement of services related to one part of the pathway - that of the LTBI test analysis of blood samples. The service is for the provision and analysis of the Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test for identification of LTBI.
The Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme aims to reduce the incidence of active tuberculosis (TB) through the early identification and treatment of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis who do not have active disease.
By preventing progression to active TB, the programme contributes to the elimination of TB as a public health threat and supports national and global TB reduction strategies.
Specifically, the programme aims to:
• Prevent the development of active, transmissible TB through detection and treatment of LTBI;
• Protect public health by interrupting the chain of transmission within communities;
• Support national TB control and elimination goals;
• Promote health equity by ensuring access to screening and care for populations at increased risk.
The service aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) across the populations of Newham.
This process concentrates on decreasing and eliminating TB cases from the local population by reducing the risk of future reactivation of TB.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
687 213.09
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract may be extended for an additional period of 12 Months at the sole discretion of the authority.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice inviting offers under the
Competitive Process (The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023, Regulation 11). 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 Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
hosted by NEL ICB, on behalf of the Authority.