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Microbiology referrals - UKHSA

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust entailed awarding a contract under the title "Microbiology referrals - UKHSA" and fell within the services category, specifically under the industry of medical laboratory services. Located in the United Kingdom, this process was executed via a limited procurement method, culminating in the award stage. Notable dates include the contract signing on 17th September 2025, with services expected to be provided from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement method was based on a provider selection regime without prior competitive call for competition, specifically tailored for microbiology testing services, valued at £100,000.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those capable of delivering microbiology referral testing. The contract was awarded directly to the UK Health Security Agency as they are positioned as the only capable service provider, establishing a primary example of opportunity for large-scale businesses within this sector. Suitable competitors in future similar tendorial processes would likely be well-equipped large organisations that specialise in niche healthcare services, given the specific procurement approach and existing service provisions underlined by the procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

Microbiology referrals - UKHSA

Notice Description

Microbiology referral testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: Microbiology Testing Services Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation ofcontract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: PS100,000.00 Services to be Provided between: 01.09.25 - 31.08.26

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. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Dr.A Wort & Dr.J Moore Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to UK Health Security Agency under Direct Award Process A. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a307
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060069-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 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

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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