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Microbiology Referrals

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Aug 2024 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process for microbiology referral services, classified under the laboratory services category. This procurement, documented under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, culminated in the award of a contract to the UK Health Security Agency. The contract, valued at £120,783.69, covers services to be delivered from 7th August 2024 to 7th August 2025. The award process was direct and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, with the decision-makers affirming no conflicts of interest in line with regulatory stipulations. The awarded services are to be performed in the UKC region, specifically at accredited laboratories to ensure high-quality standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory services industry, especially those specialising in microbiology testing and referrals. Accredited laboratories capable of delivering high-quality, specialised testing would find this contract particularly advantageous, with the assurance of maintaining public trust through rigorous standards. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in healthcare services can leverage such procurement processes to establish or strengthen partnerships with regional health authorities like Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring steady business growth and enhanced service delivery standards in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Referrals

Notice Description

Range of confirmation Microbiology Referral tests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Description of the Services to be Provided: This specialist testing and referral work must be undertaken by a recognised accredited laboratory to ensure that the testing is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Accreditation provides an assurance of the competence, impartiality and integrity of laboratories and plays a key part of maintaining public trust in the testing process. The UKHSA is the sole provider for the specialist referral work that is sent. 2. Statement of Award: This contract has been awarded following Direct Award Process A. 3. Lifetime Value of the Contract: The lifetime value of this contract is PS120,783.69 4. Contract Duration: The services will be provided between 07th August 2024 and 07th August 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has been awarded following Direct Award Process A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,783 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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