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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - University College London NHSFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058763"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - University College London NHSFT

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058763

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## Summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a tender process for the provision of Biochemistry Referral Tests. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on services provided by medical laboratories. The contract involves the University College London NHSFT as the supplier and was awarded following the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The direct award was procedurally executed without prior publication of a call for competition and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £20,000, was formally awarded on 25th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in biochemistry referral testing. Companies with a robust reputation, UKAS accreditation, or equivalent, as well as expertise in analytical methodologies and clinical consulting, are well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The involvement with a prestigious institution like University College London NHSFT underscores the high standards expected and indicates potential for long-term collaboration and growth within the healthcare sector.

## 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 University College London NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,000 Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

### 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 22nd 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/051183-2025 |
| 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 | 26 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 | £20,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON NHSFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 10:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051183-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048543-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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