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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Norfolk and Norwich UH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052af2"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Norfolk and Norwich UH

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052af2

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Biochemistry Referrals - Norfolk and Norwich UH" is managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the "Services provided by medical laboratories" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. As of 11th June 2025, the contract has been formally awarded following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method was a direct award process without the prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract is valued at £6,000, covering the period from 11th June 2025 to 10th June 2028.

The tender creates potential opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in biochemistry referral testing and related medical laboratory services. The process is well-suited for organisations with established expertise and UKAS accreditation, as the awarding body values compatible analytical methodologies and clinical advice. This tender represents opportunities primarily for experienced, large-scale laboratory service providers, like Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which was ultimately selected as the supplier due to meeting specific clinical criteria and standards.

## 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT 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 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 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/031509-2025 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 11:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031509-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029262-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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