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Biochemistry Referrals - Northumbria NHS FT

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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23 Oct 2026 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is buying biochemistry referral testing services: laboratory analysis of referred samples to support clinical care. The requirement is described as biochemistry referral tests, with the buyer based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. The contract is intended to provide these services for the Trust; no further breakdown of test types or service volumes is stated. This is a healthcare laboratory services requirement, rather than a purchase of equipment or construction work. The selected provider is another NHS foundation trust, indicating that the buyer is purchasing a specialist diagnostic service from a healthcare provider.

The procurement is recorded as complete, and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was selected as supplier through Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract was signed on 16 October 2026. Its stated lifetime value is approximately £30,000, and the planned service period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The buyer used a limited procedure without a prior call for competition. The stated evaluation basis was that the existing provider was meeting the original contract and was expected to meet the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The award notice also describes the decision as an intention to award and allows representations by 3 November 2026; the published contract data records the supplier as awarded and the contract as active.

For laboratories considering similar work for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, credibility depends on being able to deliver reliable biochemistry referral testing and demonstrate that the service will meet clinical needs. The buyer's stated decision factors point to compatible analytical methods, suitable reference ranges and useful clinical comments, as well as access to sound clinical advice supported by reputation, experience or user feedback. UKAS accreditation is relevant, although an application for accreditation with assessment pending is also identified as acceptable. The buyer's choice of an existing provider that was considered satisfactory shows the importance of proven performance on the requirement, not just technical capability. A prospective competitor would need suitable laboratory infrastructure, clinical expertise and evidence of dependable service delivery at a modest, single-year contract scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biochemistry Referrals - Northumbria NHS FT

Notice Description

Biochemistry referral testing services

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 Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust following direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30000. 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 3rd Novemember 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. 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-078efd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100489-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days 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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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