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Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to microbiology referral tests, managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The tender, titled "Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs," falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories. Located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, the procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key dates include the services provision period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the contract award on 29th July 2025. The procurement method used is a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, valued at £20,000.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical laboratory services, especially those with expertise in microbiology tests. Large-scale laboratories like Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to this tender. Businesses can leverage UKAS accreditation and clinical advisory capabilities to strengthen their bids. The direct award and limited competition create a favourable environment for niche providers with specialised testing capabilities to compete effectively, potentially increasing market reach and establishing stronger partnerships with health trusts.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs

Notice Description

Microbiology referral tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Microbiology referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

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 17th September 2025. 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-059620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057577-2025
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 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
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

CAMBRIDGE CLINICAL LABORATORIES

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