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Cellular Pathology Referrals - Christie Pathology Partnership

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:58

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21 Jul 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Cellular Pathology Referrals, conducted by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, is a service acquisition falling under the category of medical laboratory services (CPV 85145000). The procurement takes place in the UK, specifically at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. As of 1st August 2025, the contract has been awarded through a direct award process, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) outlined in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £3000, will be in effect from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028. It follows the completion of the intention to award notice published on 21st July 2025, with a standstill period ending on 30th July 2025. Notably, this process bypasses the typical competitive call for tender to facilitate a direct award to The Christie Pathology Partnership.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised medical laboratory services to collaborate with established healthcare providers such as the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. It represents potential growth for those who specialise in cellular pathology, particularly suppliers capable of offering the necessary clinical advice and rapid turnaround times that comply with stringent guidelines. Smaller or specialised businesses that provide laboratory services accredited by UKAS and conform to RCPath guidelines might also benefit, as these capabilities underpin the successful execution of this contract. Such opportunities could lead to strengthened partnerships and increased visibility within the health services procurement market.

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Notice Title

Cellular Pathology Referrals - Christie Pathology Partnership

Notice Description

Cellular Pathology Referral Tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of cellular pathology tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS3000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2028

Procurement 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 30th July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045288-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ghnt.psr@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1914452801

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHRISTIE PATHOLOGY PARTNERSHIP

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