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Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, involves the award of a contract for "Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services." This falls under the category of medical laboratory services and aligns with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method was limited, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, signed on 25th June 2025, has been awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant and is valued at approximately £147,382.00. The services will be provided across the UK from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, addressing the needs for red cell Immunohaematology and Histocompatibility & immunogenetics investigations.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those involved in medical laboratory testing. Although the contract was directly awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant, the need for specialised services like Immunohaematology and compatibility testing demonstrates a significant market niche. Businesses with expertise in innovative medical testing solutions or those capable of providing complementary health services might find opportunities for collaboration or future competitive procurement processes in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services

Notice Description

Blood Transfusion Testing Services - H,I and RCI referrals

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of red cell Immunohaematology and Histocompatibility & immunogenetics investigations. 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 PS147,382.00. Services to be provided between 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

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-0585d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2025
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
£147,382 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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