Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs

Concepts

• gateshead
• medical laboratories
• microbiology referral tests
• cambridge clinical laboratories ltd
• microbiology referrals - cambridge clinical labs
• clinical
• referrals
• referral
• microbiology
• cambridge

Location

Gateshead

Description

Microbiology referral tests

Total Quantity or Scope

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Microbiology referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £20,000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

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 17th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other 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 17th September 2025. 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 A Wort & Dr J Moore. 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: Required reference test, not available locally, offered at a competitive price compared to other potential providers. Lab has the expertise required to conduct the test in a quality assured way - ideally with UKAS accreditation - though we recognise this is not always possible for low throughput specialist tests with in house designs. Satisfactory turn around times to meet clinical need. Availability of useful clinical advice (based on national reputation, and/or experience and/or user feedback). Results conveyed electronically wherever possible. Appropriate reference ranges provided where applicable.