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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - University Hospitals of Leicester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ef7"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - University Hospitals of Leicester

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ef7

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Biochemistry Referrals - University Hospitals of Leicester" was led by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority based in Gateshead, UK. The tender falls under the services category with a focus on medical laboratories, specifically biochemistry referral tests. The contract was awarded to University Hospitals of Leicester, with a contract period spanning from 3rd June 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £6,000. The process involved a direct award, consistent with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, not covered by the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement stage has reached completion with the formal award confirmed on 3rd June 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised laboratory services. Large-scale organisations or those with a strong reputation in clinical biochemistry may find this contract opportunity advantageous. The procurement method favoured a limited, direct award approach, particularly appealing to established providers with proven competency to meet the biochemistry referral needs. Businesses seeking to engage in similar future opportunities should focus on maintaining high-quality service standards and satisfying clinical criteria that align with national reputations and user feedback.

## 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 University Hospitals of Leicester following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30,000. 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 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 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/029616-2025 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 15:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029616-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025220-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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