Biochemisty Referrals - South Tees NHSFT

The procurement process for "Biochemistry Referrals - South Tees NHSFT" has been initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional health authority located in Gateshead, UK. This process falls under the category of services provided by medical laboratories, as specified by the CPV classification code 85145000. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract set to be provided between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2028, valued at £6,000.

This tender was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was formally signed on 22nd July 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare service sector, particularly those specialising in biochemistry and laboratory services.

Companies with compatible analytical methodologies, appropriate reference ranges, and the ability to provide valuable clinical advice could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Large-scale providers, like South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, which already secured this contract, are well suited to compete for such opportunities, especially when the procurement process favours direct award methods and values clinical reputation and user feedback. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a business’s market presence and lead to further opportunities within the NHS framework.