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Biochemistry Referrals - Norfolk and Norwich UH

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 11:30

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Biochemistry Referrals - Norfolk and Norwich UH" is managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the "Services provided by medical laboratories" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. As of 11th June 2025, the contract has been formally awarded following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method was a direct award process without the prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract is valued at £6,000, covering the period from 11th June 2025 to 10th June 2028.

The tender creates potential opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in biochemistry referral testing and related medical laboratory services. The process is well-suited for organisations with established expertise and UKAS accreditation, as the awarding body values compatible analytical methodologies and clinical advice. This tender represents opportunities primarily for experienced, large-scale laboratory service providers, like Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which was ultimately selected as the supplier due to meeting specific clinical criteria and standards.

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Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Norfolk and Norwich UH

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral testing

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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000. 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-052af2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031509-2025
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
£6,000 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
Not specified
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

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FT

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