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Great Ormond Street Hospital - Blood Sciences

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for blood analysis services under the Provider Selection Regime, which is outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period for this service commenced on 29th May 2026, requiring any representations by providers to be submitted before its conclusion. The service is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027, with an approximate total value of £236,251. This procurement falls under the category of healthcare services and is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in blood analysis services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, innovative, and value-driven solutions. The contract is suited for organisations that prioritise integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and reducing healthcare inequalities. With Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust already named as the supplier, businesses could benefit from understanding the competitive landscape and the criteria used for selection in this direct award process to better prepare for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Great Ormond Street Hospital - Blood Sciences

Notice Description

Great Ormond Street Hospital - Blood Sciences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Great Ormond Street Hospital provide clinical services regarding blood analysis to our patients across FRH and RVI.

This contract has been awarded under
PSR Direct Award Process C. The
approximate lifetime value of the
contract is PS236,251. Service scheduled to
commence on 1/04/2026 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 29th May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of<br/>standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050116-2026
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

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 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
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
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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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