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Biochemistry Referrals - UHC

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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06 Aug 2025 at 12:35

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Award

18 Jul 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for biochemistry referral testing services under the title "Biochemistry Referrals - UHC". This procurement falls within the medical laboratories industry category and is classified as a service. The contract was formally awarded on 18th July 2025 and the services are scheduled to be provided between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2028. Located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, the procurement was executed through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the typical competitive procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, highlighting the specialised nature of the procurement within healthcare services.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for medical laboratories with capabilities in providing biochemistry referral testing. Such laboratories should ideally be UKAS accredited and equipped with suitable and compatible analytical methodologies. Additionally, they could benefit from existing or developing regional referral pathways, potentially enhancing collaborations with NHS Trusts. Companies equipped to offer rapid turnaround times for test results, meet clinical interpretations in alignment with RCPath guidelines, and provide clinical advice, especially in genomic testing, would find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their service offerings within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - UHC

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 decision makers by 29th July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR process C. Services required: Biochemistry referral testing as and when required. Contract Value: PS7500 Contract period: 2025 - 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 29th July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046497-2025
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
£7,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust

Further Information

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