Immunology Referrals - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jun 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Immunology Referrals - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals" was completed by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority based in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically services provided by medical laboratories, and covers services within the UK region. The procurement was handled through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £41,000, was awarded to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and will cover services from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 23rd April 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for firms specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in immunology testing. Given the criteria that there was no realistic alternative provider, the opportunity chiefly benefits established service providers capable of meeting stringent quality standards. The tender is particularly well-suited for large organisations such as regional health trusts or specialist healthcare service providers, who have the necessary infrastructure and capabilities to fulfil the service requirements effectively. The existing market conditions, including the absence of alternative suppliers, present a competitive advantage for the incumbent provider.

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Notice Title

Immunology Referrals - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Notice Description

Immunology referred tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: Immunology Testing Services Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: PS41000 Services to be Provided between: 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

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: Mrs N Keepin, Departmental Manager for Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology. Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: * National and regional agreement in place * Tests not currently run in house due to cost effectiveness or lack of currently verified kit * No alternate supplier, genetics services have been consolidated. * KPIs can be met by resource and clinical cover * Tests are accredited or alternate quality is assured The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057880-2026
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 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
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Further Information

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