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07 Jul 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process for laboratory services, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), following Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, titled "Lab Services Freeman - SQCL," involves medical laboratory services, with the main delivery location in the UKC11 region. The contract's value is approximately £38,357.87, and it is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Representations by providers concerning this award were required by the end of the standstill period, beginning 7th July 2026. This process did not follow the standard competitive call for tender due to its specific regulatory framework.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those familiar with NHS operations and the specific requirements of health care procurements. While the procurement process was conducted under a limited procedure without prior competition, organisations with established reputations or partnerships within the NHS may find such opportunities conducive to business growth. Firms that can demonstrate excellence in quality, innovation, and social value and those that support access and reduce inequalities will likely be well-suited for similar opportunities, ensuring compliance with PSR standards and effectively contributing to the NHS's service sustainability and integration goals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lab Services Freeman - SQCL

Notice Description

Laboratory Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provide Laboratory Services to the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust. This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS38,357.87. Service scheduled to commence 01/04/2026 and conclude 31/03/2027

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 standstill period begins on 7th July 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c559
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063712-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks 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

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
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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