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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Frimley Health NHSFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051eeb"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Frimley Health NHSFT

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051eeb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Biochemistry Referrals - Frimley Health NHSFT" involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the services category related to medical laboratories and is physically located in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the award stage, with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust identified as the supplier. The contract has been officially awarded with a value of £15,000 and is governed by the Provider Selection Regime under Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key dates include the contract's start on 3rd June 2025, running until 31st March 2028, following a direct award process without prior call for competition.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses within the medical laboratory services sector, particularly those capable of meeting clinical criteria, such as having compatible analytical methodologies and offering valuable clinical advice. Organisations with established reputations in biochemistry test referrals, or those holding or applying for UKAS accreditation, stand a strong chance to compete for such opportunities in the future. Companies in the healthcare services industry, especially those experienced in direct award processes, may find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion.

## Notice

Biochemistry test referrals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: This contract is for the provision of Biochemistry referral testing Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust following direct award C under the Provider selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS15,000. Contract Period: The services are ontended to be provided from 2025 to 2028.

### 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 Regulations 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 June 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 15:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025206-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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