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Biochemistry Referrals - Royal Wolverhampton

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jun 2025 at 15:38

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22 May 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for Biochemistry referral tests has been managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on services provided by medical laboratories. The project, titled "Biochemistry Referrals - Royal Wolverhampton," is primarily in the services category and located in the United Kingdom, specifically involving the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. The procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Procurement Act 2023 due to a direct award. The contract was formally awarded on 3rd June 2025 with a contract period from 3rd June 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £45,000. This procurement is currently at the contract award stage following a direct award process C.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, especially those with capabilities in biochemistry referral testing. Firms that can offer clinical advisory, compatible analytical methodologies, and UKAS accreditation may find this opportunity particularly attractive. The three-year contract offers a stable engagement for businesses meeting the selection criteria, with Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust identified as the successful supplier. Companies looking to expand their operational footprint in the healthcare services sector could benefit from such strategic partnerships and enhance their market reputation through NHS collaboration.

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Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Royal Wolverhampton

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 Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS45,000. 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 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-051ef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029622-2025
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
£45,000 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
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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

ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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