---
title: "HbA1c testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# HbA1c testing

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for "HbA1c testing" was conducted by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the health sector, specifically under the category of blood analysis services (CPV 85111810), within the broader field of medical practice and related services. It was initiated due to urgent circumstances under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, for services occurring between 1st November 2025 and 31st October 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with contracts signed on 1st November 2025. The procurement method employed was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, to address immediate risks to patient safety and care quality. The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000. 

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the medical services industry, especially those specialising in emergency health services and blood analysis. The contract awards, distributed among entities like Dale End Surgery, Elm Alliance Limited, Heartbeat Primary Care CIC, and Staithes Surgery, illustrate a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering critical health services swiftly. Given the emergency context and the need for rapid response capabilities, businesses with a strong track record in health care provision and logistical efficiency would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The reliance on SMEs also signifies a promising prospect for niche players in the healthcare industry aiming to broaden their market involvement by leveraging specialised services.

## Notice

Emergency testing for patients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Conflicts of interest identified among internal stakeholders: [0]. Additional information: The providers for the services are ELM Alliance, Heartbeat Alliance, Dale End Surgery & Staithes Surgery. The services will take place from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026.

This award has been made to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.

The estimated total value for this contract is PS500,000.00.

### Procurement Information

This award has been made to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070379-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 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 | £367,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DALE END SURGERY (ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE; ELM ALLIANCE; HEARTBEAT PRIMARY CARE; STAITHES SURGERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070379-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southtees.nhs.uk
- https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
- https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/hospitals/friarage/

## Provenance

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