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Cellular Pathology Referrals - University College London

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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07 Aug 2025 at 16:37

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28 Jul 2025 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cellular Pathology Referrals - University College London" has been managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority located in Gateshead, UKC22, United Kingdom. The project falls within the services category, specifically in medical laboratory services (CPV: 85145000). The process has reached the contract award stage, following a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the contract being formalised on 22 July 2025. The procurement was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is worth £6,000, covering services from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The awarded contract was granted to University College London NHSFT.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those with expertise in cellular pathology, to engage in strategic partnerships with government health institutions. Businesses that are UKAS accredited laboratories or those providing advanced pathology testing services with rapid turnaround times are best suited to compete in this type of procurement. Such collaborations can enhance a company's reputation and market presence, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector while contributing to advancements in healthcare services. The tender demonstrates a significant opportunity for growth, especially for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling sophisticated referral and analytical services in compliance with clinical guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cellular Pathology Referrals - University College London

Notice Description

Cellular Pathology 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 University College London NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000. 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 6th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047041-2025
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
£6,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Postcode Area
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

University College London NHSFT

Further Information

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