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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - UH Bristol & Weston NHS FT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ef9"
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published: "2025-06-03"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - UH Bristol & Weston NHS FT

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ef9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Biochemistry Referrals - UH Bristol & Weston NHS FT" contract is managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority located in Gateshead, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically involving services provided by medical laboratories. Notably, the procurement has reached the award stage, with key dates revealing that the contract was formally awarded on 3rd June 2025 and will span from that date until 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total contract value of £15,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the healthcare sector specializing in biochemistry and laboratory services. Given the focus on biochemistry referral testing, medical laboratories with UKAS accreditation or equivalent expertise are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The direct award process suggests an opportunity for organisations with a proven track record of meeting clinical criteria and providing reliable analytical methodologies. The awarded contract to University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust underscores the value of a strong national reputation, which can be leveraged by other similar institutions aiming to expand their service offerings in healthcare procurement. Businesses looking to engage in future contracts might find this case illustrative of the importance of building strategic partnerships and maintaining high service standards within the healthcare services domain.

## Notice

Biochemistry referral testing

### 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 Bristol & Weston NHS FT following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS15,000. 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 decision makers 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/029609-2025 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL & WESTON 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 15:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029609-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025222-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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