---
title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0566b6"
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published: "2025-08-13"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566b6

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## Summary

The procurement process for Biochemistry Referrals at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has recently been completed, administered by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers services provided by medical laboratories and falls under the industry category of health services. This direct award was conducted without a prior call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract period commences from 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, with the procurement reaching the award stage as of 13th August 2025. The procurement location is the United Kingdom, and the process was finalised with Manchester University Hospitals NHSFT being the awarded supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those that can offer biochemistry referral tests. Companies that can provide compatible analytical methodologies, with appropriate reference ranges and clinical comments, stand a competitive chance. The procurement will particularly benefit firms with national reputations and user feedback that highlight their capability to deliver quality services. UKAS accreditation or equivalent pending ETS assessment adds further merit for potential suppliers looking to grow their business in this domain.

## 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2026.

### 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 6th August. 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/048499-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £30,000 |

## 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHSFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 14:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048499-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043319-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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