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Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded its procurement process for the provision of clinical pathology services. The contract, valued at £500,941.26, has been awarded to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust through a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This tender falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services, classified under the pathology services industry category, will be delivered in the North East region of England. The contract is set to commence on the 1st of March 2026 and will last for 12 months, with options for extending up to two additional 12-month periods.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a large-scale provider, to expand its service offerings within the healthcare sector. Although already awarded, the procurement highlights potential growth avenues for companies specialising in clinical pathology services, particularly those with robust infrastructures capable of managing comprehensive lab testing. This tender emphasises the importance of direct award processes within specified regulatory frameworks, providing insights into strategic procurement opportunities that may benefit similarly qualified large enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patients and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust using direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a term of 12 months from 1st March 2026 with an optional extension for 2X12 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS500,941.26(VAT Not Applicable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7467ad2-1d20-4df0-9913-b24d773ffba1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f35fa8-5b72-4003-ab56-8bdff234c417
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,941 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,941 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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