Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board
QMF
20 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HJ
UK
E-mail: hub.queries@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NEL ICB Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Screening Programme (Lots 1-6)
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) has concluded a competitive process
under Provider Selection Regime to appoint providers of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Services - 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, Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Waltham Forest.
Lot 1 - City & Hackney LTBI Testing Service
Lot 2 - Newham LTBI Testing Service
Lot 3 - Tower Hamlets LTBI Testing Service
Lot 4 - Redbridge LTBI Testing Service
Lot 5 - Waltham Forest LTBI Testing Service
Lot 6 - Barking & Dagenham LTBI Testing Service
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
614 427.06
GBP
II.2) Description
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
The Authority has concluded a competitive process under Provider Selection Regime to appoint a
provider of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service for City and Hackney.
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for the additional period(s) 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
The Authority has concluded a competitive process under Provider Selection Regime to appoint a
provider of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service for Newham.
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0% (Pass/Fail)
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for the additional period(s) 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
The Authority has concluded a competitive process under Provider Selection Regime to appoint a
provider of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service for Tower Hamlets.
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0% (Pass / Fail)
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for the additional period(s) 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
The Authority has concluded a competitive process under Provider Selection Regime to appoint a
provider of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service for Redbridge.
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0% (Pass/Fail)
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for the additional period(s) 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
The Authority has concluded a competitive process under Provider Selection Regime to appoint a
provider of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service for Waltham Forest.
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0% (Pass/ Fail)
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for the additional period(s) 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
The Authority has concluded a competitive process under Provider Selection Regime to appoint a
provider of National Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Service - Testing Service for Barking and Dagenham.
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0% (Pass/ Fail)
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract may be extended for the additional period(s) 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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-024304
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: City & Hackney LTBI Testing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City and Hackney Integrated Primary Care CIC
09125623
1st Floor, 3 Lloyds Avenue
London
EC3N 3DS
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 964.72
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Newham LTBI Testing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newham Health Collaborative CIC Ltd
09954754
Vicarage Lane Health Centre 10 Vicarage Lane, Stratford
London
E15 4ES
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 216 500.85
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Tower Hamlets LTBI Testing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TOWER HAMLETS GP CARE GROUP CIC
09233816
Island Health Practice 1st Floor, 145 East Ferry Road
London
E14 3BQ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 87 780.11
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Redbridge LTBI Testing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HEALTHBRIDGE DIRECT LIMITED
09116741
The Vintry, Redbridge Lane East
Ilford
IG4 5EY
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 117 023.30
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Waltham Forest LTBI Testing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WF Federated GP Network Limited
09113111
500 Larkshall Road, London, England, E4 9HH
London
E4 9HH
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 117.94
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Barking & Dagenham LTBI Testing Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Together First CIC
08904332
Laburnum Health Centre Althorne Way Dagenham
Dagenham
RM10 7DF
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 117 040.14
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21st September 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Written representations should be sent to this email address: hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net
All evaluators, decision makers, bidders and any other relevant persons were required to declare any conflicts. A Conflict register was maintained, and appropriate mitigations were agreed for any declarations made.
Decision Makers. The award report was endorsed by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board Contract and Procurement Technical Assurance Group and approved by Chief Finance Officer.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board
20 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HJ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/09/2026