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Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Aug 2025 at 14:50

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Biochemistry Referrals at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has recently been completed, administered by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers services provided by medical laboratories and falls under the industry category of health services. This direct award was conducted without a prior call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract period commences from 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, with the procurement reaching the award stage as of 13th August 2025. The procurement location is the United Kingdom, and the process was finalised with Manchester University Hospitals NHSFT being the awarded supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those that can offer biochemistry referral tests. Companies that can provide compatible analytical methodologies, with appropriate reference ranges and clinical comments, stand a competitive chance. The procurement will particularly benefit firms with national reputations and user feedback that highlight their capability to deliver quality services. UKAS accreditation or equivalent pending ETS assessment adds further merit for potential suppliers looking to grow their business in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral tests.

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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2026.

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 6th August. 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-0566b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048499-2025
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
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

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHSFT

Further Information

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