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Biochemistry Referrals - Frimley Health NHSFT

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 May 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Biochemistry Referrals - Frimley Health NHSFT" involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the services category related to medical laboratories and is physically located in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the award stage, with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust identified as the supplier. The contract has been officially awarded with a value of £15,000 and is governed by the Provider Selection Regime under Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key dates include the contract's start on 3rd June 2025, running until 31st March 2028, following a direct award process without prior call for competition.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses within the medical laboratory services sector, particularly those capable of meeting clinical criteria, such as having compatible analytical methodologies and offering valuable clinical advice. Organisations with established reputations in biochemistry test referrals, or those holding or applying for UKAS accreditation, stand a strong chance to compete for such opportunities in the future. Companies in the healthcare services industry, especially those experienced in direct award processes, may find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion.

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Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Frimley Health NHSFT

Notice Description

Biochemistry test referrals

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: This contract is for the provision of Biochemistry referral testing Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust following direct award C under the Provider selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS15,000. Contract Period: The services are ontended 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 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 3rd June 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-051eeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2025
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 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
Lynne Symington
Contact Email
ghnt.psr@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1914452801

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

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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