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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Epilepsy Society"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567e7"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Epilepsy Society

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567e7

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, operating as a regional or local authority, awarding a contract for biochemistry referral testing services titled "Biochemistry Referrals - Epilepsy Society". This contract pertains to the health care industry, specifically services provided by medical laboratories. It was carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the standard Procurement Act. The procurement is executed via a direct award process, without prior publication of a call for competition, and the opportunity was limited to The National Society for Epilepsy, based on the rationale that they are the sole capable provider. The contract spans from 2025 to 2028, with a total value of £6,000 and was formalised on 24th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services and medical laboratory fields, particularly those that specialise in biochemistry referrals or possess unique capabilities that set them apart in specialised testing services. Although this specific contract was awarded directly due to the unique circumstances and regulations surrounding it, businesses that can demonstrate distinct capabilities or provide specialised services may find similar opportunities in the future where direct award processes are applicable. These opportunities are best suited for entities that can address niche healthcare needs or have innovative solutions that meet the stringent criteria set by regulatory regimes like the provider selection process used here.

## Notice

Biochemistry referral test

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of biochemistry testing. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to The National Society for Epilepsy following the direct award process A 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043791-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043791-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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