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Biochemistry Referrals - Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Jun 2025 at 11:18

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the procurement process for biochemistry referrals, specifically targeting services provided by medical laboratories. The project, titled "Biochemistry Referrals - Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust," falls under the health industry category and is based in the United Kingdom, with Gateshead located as a central point. The contract has been awarded as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for a period from 11th June 2025 to 10th June 2027, with an approximate value of £40,000. This procurement, marked by a direct award procedure, did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, and it operates outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023, focusing on specific clinical criteria and standards. The formal intention is to award the contract following PSR with a deadline for representations by providers set for the 11th June 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth for businesses within the medical laboratory services sector, ideally those that can meet stringent clinical criteria while maintaining UKAS accreditation. Businesses providing analytical methodology and clinical advice that are nationally recognised could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish themselves as trusted partners of NHS Trusts. For companies poised to enter or expand within the healthcare segment, integrating high-standards biochemistry referral testing aligns well with the region's health procurement objectives, offering an avenue for sustained revenue through services crucial to healthcare operations.

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Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of Biochemistry referral tests Contract award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS40,000. 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 the Procurement Act 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 11th 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-052a6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031501-2025
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 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
Contact Email
lynne.symington@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

CARDIFF AND VALE NHS TRUST

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