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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be63"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - Manchester University NHSFT

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be63

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## Summary

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is managing a public procurement process for biochemistry referral services, specifically targeting the provision of tests by medical laboratories. This process involves the intention to award a contract to the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Although the procurement process bypassed the traditional call for competition, it adheres strictly to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method used is limited, and the contract is valued at approximately £43,000 for the service period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The location for service delivery is within the UK, classified under the services category. Representations by providers must be submitted by 7th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in biochemistry testing, to align their offerings with the needs of the NHS. The fact that the contract is valued at £43,000 suggests the scale may be suitable for large-scale providers, especially those with a strong reputation and UKAS accreditation. Given the direct award process, this contract highlights an opportunity for existing contractors to leverage their local knowledge and establish a strategic relationship with NHS trusts in the specified regions. Businesses that can offer compatible analytical methodologies and clinical advice are well-positioned to benefit from growth in this domain.

## Notice

Biochemistry referred 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS43000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

### 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 7th July 2026. Address for Written Representations: ghnt.psr@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Dr David Kennedy, Sharon Whitlie. Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. This decision to proceed with Direct Award C is based on the following criteria: Suitable/compatible analytical methodology, appropriate reference ranges and clinical comments, availability of useful clinical advice (based on national reputation, and/or experience and/or user feedback). UKAS Accredited (or ETS applied for and pending assessment).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060422-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 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 | £43,000 |

## 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060422-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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