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title: "Biochemistry referrals - Sandwell & Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a42"
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# Biochemistry referrals - Sandwell & Birmingham

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a42

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Biochemistry referrals - Sandwell & Birmingham" involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust being awarded the contract. This contract falls under the industry category of medical laboratory services, specifically biochemistry referral tests, and is categorised as a service procurement. The procurement stage has reached the award stage, with the contract formally awarded on 11th June 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically process C, which bypasses the need for prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is set to run from 11th June 2025 to 10th June 2028, with an overall value of £6,000, and activities will take place in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering medical laboratory services, as it involves a direct service contract within the NHS framework. Companies with established capabilities in biochemistry referral testing, UKAS accreditation, and the ability to meet clinical criteria would find this opportunity particularly suited for business growth. The focus on a direct award suggests a preference for suppliers with a proven track record, experience, and reputation in providing compatible and high-standard analytical services. Such businesses can benefit from a stable three-year contract, which can bolster their position within the healthcare service industry and foster sustained growth.

## 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 Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust 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

his 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 11th June. 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/031505-2025 |
| 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 | 11 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 | SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 11:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031505-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029004-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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