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Haematology Off Trial AML MRD Referred Samples 2025/26

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Haematology Off Trial AML MRD Referred Samples 2025/26". This procurement, classified under 'Services provided by medical laboratories', relates to the health industry category. The University of Birmingham has been awarded the contract to provide these services, which will be rendered from 2025 to 2028. The process followed was a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), bypassing requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, with a value of approximately £12,000, will be delivered in the UK.

This tender creates growth opportunities particularly for large medical laboratories capable of fulfilling specific health service needs without realistic alternative providers, as indicated by the selection criteria. Businesses with a strong presence in clinical and laboratory services within the UK would be well-suited to participate in such procurement processes, especially those familiar with the PSR framework. Winning such contracts can reinforce a supplier's reputation and expertise in specialised haematology services, potentially unlocking further opportunities in healthcare procurement.

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Notice Title

Haematology Off Trial AML MRD Referred Samples 2025/26

Notice Description

Haematology Off Trial AML MRD Referred Samples.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for Haematology Off Trial AML MRD Referred Samples. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to the University of Birmingham following the direct award process A under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS12000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040797-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 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
gnht.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

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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