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AWARDEDProcurement notice · Gateshead Health NHS Foundation TrustRef ocds-h6vhtk-056249
Biochemistry Referrals - UHC
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Contract Value
Not specified
Supplier
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust
Procurement
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£7,500
Bids Received
1
Bids per Lot
1
Limited competition: at least one lot received only a single bid.
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
£7,500
initial term
1
single bid — no competition
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
he existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard100%(price)
Key Dates
Published
6 August 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
-
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
17 July 2025
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Notice Amendments
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 1
Change (VI.3): 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 appl to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Decision makers: Dr Kate MacDougall
Conflicts of Interest: None declared
Clinical Criteria: Second Opinion are requested from experts in a chosen speciality that are employed in a UKAS accredited laboratory and participate in EQA for that speciality.
Turnaround times for results are also a consideration for utilising the referral service with this provider. Test referrals are made to UKAS accredited laboratories with acceptable clinical
interpretation, availability of clinical advice and turnarounds that facilitate compliance with RCPath guidelines. Referrals are often made in accordance with established regional referral
pathways in line with MDT arrangements for tertiary specialities. Genomic test referrals are made in accordance with genomic hub guidelines.
Rationale: Existing service provider, will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. No considerable changes anticipated. → 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 decision makers by 4th August 2025. This
contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Decision Makers: Dr David Kennedy
Conflicts of Interest: None declared
Clinical 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)
Amendment 2
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
Contract Award date: 18.07.25
Services to be provided between: 01.04.25 - 31.03.28
Contract value: £7500
Procurement Details
Method
Limited — the buyer invited chosen suppliers
Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Route to market
Direct award
Main category
Services
Category
–
Delivery location
UK
Buyer Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-056249
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes
85145000 – Services provided by medical laboratories