{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-059620-2025-09-18T09:58:46+01:00", "date": "2025-09-18T09:58:46+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-059620", "description": "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 17th September 2025. 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 A Wort & Dr J Moore. 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: Required reference test, not available locally, offered at a competitive price compared to other potential providers. Lab has the expertise required to conduct the test in a quality assured way - ideally with UKAS accreditation - though we recognise this is not always possible for low throughput specialist tests with in house designs. Satisfactory turn around times to meet clinical need. Availability of useful clinical advice (based on national reputation, and/or experience and/or user feedback). Results conveyed electronically wherever possible. Appropriate reference ranges provided where applicable.", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-059620", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85145000", "description": "Services provided by medical laboratories" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Microbiology referral tests", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Microbiology referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.25 - 31.03.26", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard", "type": "cost", "description": "100" } ] }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "cancelled" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "limited", "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition", "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL", "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE", "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive" } ], "procurementMethodRationale": "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 17th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.", "amendments": [ { "id": "1", "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Contract Award Date: 29.07.25 Services to be provided: 01.04.25 - 31.03.26 Contract Value: PS20,000" } ] }, "awards": [ { "id": "054781-2025-1", "relatedLots": [ "1" ], "status": "active", "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-05382262", "name": "Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd" } ] } ], "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-148412", "name": "Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust", "identifier": { "legalName": "Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust", "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill", "locality": "Gateshead", "region": "UKC22", "postalCode": "NE96SX", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "telephone": "+44 1914452801", "email": "lynne.symington@nhs.net" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY", "description": "Regional or local authority" }, { "scheme": "COFOG", "id": "07", "description": "Health" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-COH-05382262", "name": "Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd", "identifier": { "legalName": "Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd", "id": "05382262", "scheme": "GB-COH" }, "address": { "locality": "Cambridge", "region": "UK", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "scale": "large" } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-132424", "name": "PSR Review Panel", "identifier": { "legalName": "PSR Review Panel" }, "address": { "locality": "London", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-148412", "name": "Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust" }, "contracts": [ { "id": "054781-2025-1", "awardID": "054781-2025-1", "status": "active", "value": { "amount": 20000, "currency": "GBP" }, "dateSigned": "2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00" } ], "bids": { "statistics": [ { "id": "1", "measure": "bids", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 1 } ] }, "language": "en" }