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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Leeds Teaching Hospitals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564b5"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564b5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, intending to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the supply of biochemistry referral tests. This procurement, which pertains to the medical laboratories industry category, is focused on services and is expected to be provided across the UK. While the procurement stage is classified as complete, the process remains in the intention to award phase under a limited procurement method without prior publication. Key dates include a standstill period starting after the publication of the notice on 23rd July 2025, with provider representations required by 1st August 2025. The contract is intended for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with an approximate lifetime contract value of £22,500 covering the period from 2025 to 2028.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies excelling in providing medical laboratory services, particularly those capable of meeting the PSR criteria. Businesses with compatible analytical methodologies, reference ranges, and those that offer valuable clinical advice based on national reputation or user feedback may find this contract within their reach. The focus on a sole supplier strategy means that established firms with a strong track record and existing ties to the NHS would be particularly well-placed to benefit, fostering potential growth through enhanced service delivery partnerships with public health institutions.

## 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS22500. 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 1st August 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/042428-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 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 | £22,500 |

## 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 | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042428-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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