---
title: "Biochemistry referrals - Great Ormond Street Hospital."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05642b"
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# Biochemistry referrals - Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05642b

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## Summary

The procurement process for biochemistry referral tests at Great Ormond Street Hospital has been initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional health authority in the UK. The process falls under the services category, specifically related to medical laboratories, with the legal framework being governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This direct award process was finalised on 22nd July 2025, and the service period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The approximate contract value is £6,000, highlighting a strategic selection based on analytical compatibility and clinical support criteria, executed without prior competitive call for competition.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in biochemistry. Organisations capable of providing specialised referral tests with existing credibility and accreditation, such as UKAS certification, are well-suited to compete under such procurement processes. The structured framework of the Provider Selection Regime ensures transparency and fairness, enabling businesses to expand their services efficiently in the health sector. The direct award nature of the procurement indicates a competitive edge for established providers able to demonstrate high standard fulfilment within the specified service delivery period.

## 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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children ffollowing 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 31st July. 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/046595-2025 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 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 | GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHSFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046595-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042169-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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