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Haematology Referrals - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Haematology Referrals at Leeds Teaching Hospitals has been concluded with the buyer, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, facilitating the award. This process falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories, specifically CPV code 85145000. The contract has been executed under a direct award procedure without prior publication, as stipulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage progressed to contract award on 22 July 2025, relating to services to be delivered from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a contract value of £6,000. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gateshead, UK, took charge of this procurement, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been confirmed as the supplier.

There are notable opportunities for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, especially those providing haematology tests. The direct award suggests a streamlined process, favouring entities that can offer accredited testing or have alternative quality assurances in place. This opportunity emphasizes the demand for cost-effectiveness and reliability in meeting key performance indicators, presenting a viable growth avenue for large-scale medical laboratories familiar with similar regulatory environments and procurement frameworks. Businesses that can offer competitive, accredited haematology testing services may find this framework conducive to expanding their footprint in the healthcare services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Haematology Referrals - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Notice Description

Haematology referral tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of Haematology tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 [Add date]. 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-0564c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046613-2025
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
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Further Information

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