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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Royal Wolverhampton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ef6"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Royal Wolverhampton

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ef6

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## Summary

The procurement for Biochemistry referral tests has been managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on services provided by medical laboratories. The project, titled "Biochemistry Referrals - Royal Wolverhampton," is primarily in the services category and located in the United Kingdom, specifically involving the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. The procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Procurement Act 2023 due to a direct award. The contract was formally awarded on 3rd June 2025 with a contract period from 3rd June 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £45,000. This procurement is currently at the contract award stage following a direct award process C.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, especially those with capabilities in biochemistry referral testing. Firms that can offer clinical advisory, compatible analytical methodologies, and UKAS accreditation may find this opportunity particularly attractive. The three-year contract offers a stable engagement for businesses meeting the selection criteria, with Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust identified as the successful supplier. Companies looking to expand their operational footprint in the healthcare services sector could benefit from such strategic partnerships and enhance their market reputation through NHS collaboration.

## 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 Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS45,000. 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 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/029622-2025 |
| 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 | £45,000 |

## 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 | ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029622-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025219-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth@nhs.net

## Provenance

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