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TenderUpdate

07 May 2026 at 14:55

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently awarded a contract for the provision of medical opinions related to mitochondrial disorders. This procurement, titled "Newcastle University - Mitochondrial Disorders Service Medical Opinions," falls under the services category with a focus on health services (CPV code: 85100000). The primary procurement location is Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UKC22 region. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active as of 24th April 2026. The service is scheduled to start immediately and will continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement method utilised is limited, following a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mitochondrial disorders. The contract, valued at approximately £86,861.35, involves providing medical opinion services, making it a suitable prospect for large health service providers with experience in delivering specialised and innovative medical care. Firms that can demonstrate excellence in quality, value, integration, and social value, while effectively contributing to the reduction of inequalities and improving service sustainability, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. The awarded contract was assessed on various critical factors, including quality and innovation, which might provide insights for future bidders aiming to meet or exceed these benchmarks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Newcastle University - Mitochondrial Disorders Service Medical Opinions

Notice Description

Mitochondrial Disorders Service - Medical Opinions

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Newcastle upon Tyne University provide medical opinion services to our Mitochondrial Disorder patients across FRH and RVI.

This contract has been awarded under
PSR Direct Award Process C. The
approximate lifetime value of the
contract is PS86,861.35. Service scheduled to
commence on 24/04/2026 and
conclude on 31/03/2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is<br/>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<br/>on 27th April 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of<br/>standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042036-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
The Newcastle Upon Tyne 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
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Postcode Area
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Newcastle University

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