Biochemistry Referrals - County Durham & Darlington NHSFT

The public procurement process for the "Biochemistry Referrals - County Durham & Darlington NHSFT" contract is managed by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, classified under the services category and focused on biochemistry referral tests, falls within the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories (CPV 85145000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a confirmation of contract award dated 22 July 2025.

Services are set to commence from 1 April 2025 through to 31 March 2026, at a contract value of £3000, covering the region of County Durham, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for businesses that specialise in medical laboratory services and can provide biochemistry testing.

Being well-suited for organisations operating at a large scale, such as the designated supplier, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, businesses with established expertise in clinical analyses and accredited procedures would be ideally positioned to compete. The contract's focus on specific clinical criteria and the absence of substantial competition due to the direct award process could allow specialised providers to leverage their technical capabilities and reputations. This arrangement highlights an essential opportunity for appropriate suppliers to consolidate their presence within the healthcare sector.