Contract award · 16 Dec 2025

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP A

NHS England awarded a contract to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool University…

No competitionHealth & social careLondon

Awarded without open competition

Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.

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Key facts

Buyer
NHS England · Body governed by public law
Value
£13,782,927 across 10 lots
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Sector
Health & social care · Health services (CPV 85100000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date16 Dec 2025
  2. Published29 Apr 2026Published 134 days after the contract date

Description

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a serious blood disorder with rapid onset, that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. It affects the kidneys, heart and brain. <br/>The condition can be difficult to diagnose because initial presentation can be non-specific, and this is a very rare disease. Rapid treatment is essential for optimal outcomes and includes plasma exchange and a range of drugs. This disease primarily affects adults. Children are treated in paediatric haematology centres with support from the adult specialists. Specialist aftercare is also required. Services are required to have a programme of outreach and education to improve timely diagnosis and referral. There is a small population with a congenital form of the disease who require ongoing treatment and monitoring. <br/>Patients need to be able to access specialist care with 24/7 access to apheresis and a specialist team. Patients need to start in treatment within 4/8 hours …

Lots in this award

LotSupplierValue
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP ANottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust£552k
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP ASheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£866k
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP ALiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£1.14m
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP AThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£938k
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP ACambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£1.11m
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP AOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£1.64m
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP AFindandTreat, University College London Hospital Foundation Trust£5.21m
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP AUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust£772k
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP AUniversity Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust£1.2m
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Pupura (TTP) - DAP AUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust£359k

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