Biochemistry Referrals - UHC
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The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for biochemistry referral testing services under the title "Biochemistry Referrals - UHC". This procurement falls within the medical laboratories industry category and is classified as a service. The contract was formally awarded on 18th July 2025 and the services are scheduled to be provided between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2028.
Located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, the procurement was executed through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the typical competitive procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, highlighting the specialised nature of the procurement within healthcare services. This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for medical laboratories with capabilities in providing biochemistry referral testing. Such laboratories should ideally be UKAS accredited and equipped with suitable and compatible analytical methodologies.
Additionally, they could benefit from existing or developing regional referral pathways, potentially enhancing collaborations with NHS Trusts. Companies equipped to offer rapid turnaround times for test results, meet clinical interpretations in alignment with RCPath guidelines, and provide clinical advice, especially in genomic testing, would find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their service offerings within the UK healthcare sector.
Biochemistry referral testing.
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 29th July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR process C. Services required: Biochemistry referral testing as and when required. Contract Value: PS7500 Contract period: 2025 - 2028
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