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HbA1c testing

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "HbA1c testing" was conducted by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the health sector, specifically under the category of blood analysis services (CPV 85111810), within the broader field of medical practice and related services. It was initiated due to urgent circumstances under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, for services occurring between 1st November 2025 and 31st October 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with contracts signed on 1st November 2025. The procurement method employed was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, to address immediate risks to patient safety and care quality. The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the medical services industry, especially those specialising in emergency health services and blood analysis. The contract awards, distributed among entities like Dale End Surgery, Elm Alliance Limited, Heartbeat Primary Care CIC, and Staithes Surgery, illustrate a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering critical health services swiftly. Given the emergency context and the need for rapid response capabilities, businesses with a strong track record in health care provision and logistical efficiency would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The reliance on SMEs also signifies a promising prospect for niche players in the healthcare industry aiming to broaden their market involvement by leveraging specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HbA1c testing

Notice Description

Emergency testing for patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Conflicts of interest identified among internal stakeholders: [0]. Additional information: The providers for the services are ELM Alliance, Heartbeat Alliance, Dale End Surgery & Staithes Surgery. The services will take place from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026.

This award has been made to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.

The estimated total value for this contract is PS500,000.00.

Procurement Information

This award has been made to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070379-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£367,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1RU
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Dale End Surgery (Esk Valley Medical Practice)

Elm Alliance Limited

Heartbeat Primary Care CIC

Staithes Surgery

Further Information

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