---
title: "Microbiology referrals - UKHSA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a307"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Microbiology referrals - UKHSA

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a307

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust entailed awarding a contract under the title "Microbiology referrals - UKHSA" and fell within the services category, specifically under the industry of medical laboratory services. Located in the United Kingdom, this process was executed via a limited procurement method, culminating in the award stage. Notable dates include the contract signing on 17th September 2025, with services expected to be provided from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement method was based on a provider selection regime without prior competitive call for competition, specifically tailored for microbiology testing services, valued at £100,000.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those capable of delivering microbiology referral testing. The contract was awarded directly to the UK Health Security Agency as they are positioned as the only capable service provider, establishing a primary example of opportunity for large-scale businesses within this sector. Suitable competitors in future similar tendorial processes would likely be well-equipped large organisations that specialise in niche healthcare services, given the specific procurement approach and existing service provisions underlined by the procurement regulations.

## Notice

Microbiology referral testing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: Microbiology Testing Services Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation ofcontract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: PS100,000.00 Services to be Provided between: 01.09.25 - 31.08.26

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Dr.A Wort & Dr.J Moore Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to UK Health Security Agency under Direct Award Process A. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060069-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 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 | £100,000 |

## 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060069-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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