---
title: "Biochemistry Referrals - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051eec"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for Biochemistry Referrals has been concluded by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and awarded to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. This contract falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories and is guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, applying a direct award process. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, the contract commenced on 3rd June 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028, with a total value of £6000. This tender process bypassed the typical procurement act provisions, allowing for a more streamlined award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the medical laboratory services sector, to align with NHS standards and potentially expand their services across regions. The contract's emphasis on compatible analytical methodologies and UKAS accreditation suggests that experienced firms with rigorous quality controls and national recognition would particularly benefit. Small to medium enterprises positioned in the health services domain may find such contracts a stepping stone towards larger healthcare service collaborations, offering a pathway to strengthen their capabilities and reputation within the public health sector.

## Notice

Biochemistry referral tests

### 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 NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000. Contract period: The services are intended 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/029605-2025 |
| 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 | £6,000 |

## 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 | NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 15:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029605-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025207-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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