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Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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16 Jul 2026 at 12:36

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26 Jun 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust procured biochemistry referral testing services, classified as medical laboratory services (CPV 85145000). The requirement covers referred biochemistry tests carried out for the Trust’s healthcare activities. The buying organisation is Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. The delivery location is stated as the United Kingdom. The selected provider is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, a large NHS organisation based in Manchester. The service requires a laboratory capable of delivering clinically appropriate biochemistry testing and associated interpretation for the commissioning Trust.

The procurement is complete and the contract was formally awarded to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime, without prior publication of a competition. The award date was 7 July 2026 and the contract was signed on 1 April 2026. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an approximate lifetime value of £43,000. One bid was recorded. The evaluation used a single cost-related criterion, supported by assessment that the existing provider was meeting the original contract and would continue to meet the proposed requirement. The award record is active and the contract is active.

This award indicates demand for specialist biochemistry referral testing within an NHS setting and shows that the requirement can be placed through the Provider Selection Regime’s Direct Award Process C. A credible future competitor would need a suitable and compatible analytical methodology, with reference ranges and clinical comments that support safe interpretation of results. Access to useful clinical advice is important, with credibility demonstrated through national reputation, relevant experience or positive user feedback. UKAS accreditation is required, or an application for accreditation must be pending assessment. Suppliers should also be able to provide reliable laboratory testing and clinical support at the scale needed for a single NHS foundation trust’s referred-test service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

Notice Description

Biochemistry referred tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of Biochemistry referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS43000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 7th July 2026. Address for Written Representations: ghnt.psr@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Dr David Kennedy, Sharon Whitlie. Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. This decision to proceed with Direct Award C is based on the following criteria: Suitable/compatible analytical methodology, appropriate reference ranges and clinical comments, availability of useful clinical advice (based on national reputation, and/or experience and/or user feedback). UKAS Accredited (or ETS applied for and pending assessment).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067228-2026
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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