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Immunology Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Immunology Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT" contract was conducted by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for services provided by medical laboratories, and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is at the contract award stage, with the contract being awarded on 22nd July 2025. The service provision period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a contract value of £9,000. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which operates outside the typical competitive processes outlined in standard procurement legislation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those capable of offering immunology referral tests. While Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has been identified as the supplier, similar businesses in the healthcare industry could position themselves for future tenders by demonstrating their capability to meet the specific standards and accreditation requirements. Enterprises with established service delivery and a workforce skilled in the medical laboratory sector would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, especially in leveraging direct award procedures under the PSR framework. This illustrates the potential for collaboration with NHS entities and the possibility of expanding clientele within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Immunology Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

Notice Description

Immunology Referral Tests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Immunology 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 PS9000. 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 6th August. 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-056706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046843-2025
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
£9,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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