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Cellular Pathology Referrals - Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHST

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Cellular Pathology Referrals involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with the contract awarded to Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. The contract pertains to the services category, specifically medical laboratory services, with the CPV classification 85145000. This procurement, based on the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, follows a direct award process, part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £15,000, covers services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, officially awarded on 25th July 2025. The procurement stage is complete, following the award on 25th July 2025, with operations primarily in Sheffield, UK.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the medical services sector, particularly those equipped to handle pathology testing services. With the requirement for UKAS accreditation and compliance with clinical guidelines, businesses with a robust reputation for delivering timely and accurate medical testing services are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. Furthermore, organisations that are aligned with regional referral pathways and have expertise in managing clinical interpretations and advice could find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their service offerings. This tender underscores the importance for medical service providers to maintain high standards and align with speciality-specific frameworks to secure public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Cellular Pathology Referrals - Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHST

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 Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS15000.

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 7th August 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-0567d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047184-2025
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20258 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Further Information

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