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title: "Microbiology Referrals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049397"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Microbiology Referrals

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049397

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## Summary

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process for microbiology referral services, classified under the laboratory services category. This procurement, documented under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, culminated in the award of a contract to the UK Health Security Agency. The contract, valued at £120,783.69, covers services to be delivered from 7th August 2024 to 7th August 2025. The award process was direct and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, with the decision-makers affirming no conflicts of interest in line with regulatory stipulations. The awarded services are to be performed in the UKC region, specifically at accredited laboratories to ensure high-quality standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory services industry, especially those specialising in microbiology testing and referrals. Accredited laboratories capable of delivering high-quality, specialised testing would find this contract particularly advantageous, with the assurance of maintaining public trust through rigorous standards. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in healthcare services can leverage such procurement processes to establish or strengthen partnerships with regional health authorities like Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring steady business growth and enhanced service delivery standards in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Range of confirmation Microbiology Referral tests.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Description of the Services to be Provided: This specialist testing and referral work must be undertaken by a recognised accredited laboratory to ensure that the testing is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Accreditation provides an assurance of the competence, impartiality and integrity of laboratories and plays a key part of maintaining public trust in the testing process. The UKHSA is the sole provider for the specialist referral work that is sent. 2. Statement of Award: This contract has been awarded following Direct Award Process A. 3. Lifetime Value of the Contract: The lifetime value of this contract is PS120,783.69 4. Contract Duration: The services will be provided between 07th August 2024 and 07th August 2025.

### Procurement Information

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has been awarded following Direct Award Process A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,783 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/hospitals/qe-gateshead/

## Provenance

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