PHW-DCO-56194 Self Sampling STI Testing
About This Opportunity
PHW-DCO-56194 Self — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement. Awarded to Health Services Laboratories.
This is a services contract in the health and medical services and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Infectious Diseases and digital health systems. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Sell2Wales, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Please Note: This is NOT a new award, simply notifying the market of a modification to a contract awarded under PCR 2015
Since May 2020, the online service for self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Wales has been outsourced to an external provider, HSL Pathology (HSL). The award to HSL was undertaken due to a lack of capacity across PHW Infection services due to Covid-19. Appointment of HSL was undertaken with support from NWSSP.
Kits are ordered by patients via an online platform, and their sample is returned directly to the HSL Lab where for testing, with results reported directly to the user. HSL Pathology then invoices PHW monthly linked to the number of tests issued and returned for testing.
In November 2024, PHW agreed a 12-month contract (with an option for a further 6-month extension if required) via the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions whilst a competitive tender exercise was undertaken.
This notice is to notify the market that Public Health Wales have exercised the included 6 month extension and that this contract will now expire 30th April 2026
Lot 1: — PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a new award, simply notification that Public Health Wales have exercised the included 6 month extension to a contract awarded under PCR 2015 as required.
Since May 2020, the online service for self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Wales has been outsourced to an external provider, HSL Pathology (HSL). The award to HSL was undertaken due to a lack of capacity across PHW Infection services due to Covid-19. Appointment of HSL was undertaken with support from NWSSP.
Kits are ordered by patients via an online platform, and their sample is returned directly to the HSL Lab where for testing, with results reported directly to the user. HSL Pathology then invoices PHW monthly linked to the number of tests issued and returned for testing.
In November 2024, PHW agreed a 12-month contract (with an option for a further 6-month extension if required) via the Health Trust Europe Framework for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions whilst a competitive tender exercise was undertaken.. This is NOT a new award: Simply notification of a modification under the PSR Wales regulations
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Sell2Wales and was originally published on November 7, 2025. Last refreshed 22 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has issued 971 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 783 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Sell2Wales and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Health Services Laboratories. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Sell2Wales to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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