---
title: "Microbiology Referrals - UKHSA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068acb"
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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-068acb

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority based in Gateshead, UKC22. The initiative focuses on microbiology referral testing services and falls under the medical laboratories category. The contract was awarded to the UK Health Security Agency, marking the completion of the procurement stage. This was a tender process, specifically a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, with the contract value of £120,000. Services are set to be provided between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2027, involving locations within the UK. Notably, no prior publication of a call for competition was made, as the procurement method was limited.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses with capabilities in providing microbiology testing services. Given the direct award nature and lack of competition, businesses looking to partner with public health organisations can leverage such opportunities as a means to establish long-term relationships and grow their portfolios. The unique aspect of this tender, which circumvents typical tendering processes, underscores the importance of businesses being strategically positioned for direct awards. Companies that can demonstrate exclusive expertise, as seen here with the UK Health Security Agency, can find viable pathways for growth through direct collaboration with health authorities.

## 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 of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: PS120,000.00 Services to be Provided between: 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

### 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/037636-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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

- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037636-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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