Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

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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).

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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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 31 Mar 20263 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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