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Biochemistry Referrals

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 14:50

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19 May 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust involves a contract titled "Biochemistry Referrals," which falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories. The procurement is related to biochemistry referral tests and follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The location for this provision is in the UK, specifically Gateshead, and the contract, valued at £30,000, extends from 3rd June 2025 to 31st March 2028. This process employs a direct award method under process C, without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd June 2025, marking the transition from intention to award to contract award notice.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the medical laboratory services sector, particularly those with experience in biochemistry testing. The direct award nature suggests the contract is suitable for firms with a proven track record in fulfilling similar contracts to a high standard, such as those with UKAS accreditation or corresponding validation. Larger businesses, like Imperial College Projects Ltd., which has been named as the intended supplier, might find this opportunity particularly fitting given the scale and specific requirements such as analytical methodology compatibility and provision of clinical advice. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in healthcare service provisions within the UK would find this contract a promising avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Biochemistry referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Imperial College Projects Ltd. following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30,000.00 Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2028.

Procurement 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029592-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 202511 months 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 NHS 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS

Further Information

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