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Biochemistry Referrals - Synnovis

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The contract in question is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gateshead, UK. This tender, titled "Biochemistry Referrals - Synnovis", falls under the services category related to medical laboratories. It has been awarded to Synnovis Analytics LLP through a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, as outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, is scheduled to provide services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an approximate contract value of £30,000. The contract was signed on 24th July 2025 and targets the UK region.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those with capability in biochemistry testing. Although this specific contract was directly awarded to Synnovis Analytics LLP due to a lack of alternative providers, businesses looking to expand in this sector might explore collaboration opportunities or consider positioning themselves for future tenders. Companies that have established expertise in providing specialised healthcare services could benefit from understanding the procurement nuances under the Provider Selection Regime and align their capabilities to meet similar requirements in upcoming procurements within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Synnovis

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral tests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of biochemistry testing. Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30,000. Services to be provided between 01.04.25 - 31.03.28

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047551-2025
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

SYNNOVIS ANALYTICS

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