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10 Jul 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a Cellular Pathology contract, which falls under the health services industry category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED, with the standstill period initiating on 13th July 2026. The procurement was classified as services and the delivery location is indicated as the region UKC22 in the United Kingdom. The contract, requiring a detailed evaluation against specific criteria such as quality, innovation, and social value, was deemed to meet the necessary standards.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses keen on expanding their footprint in health services, particularly those specialising in pathology. Companies with robust capabilities in quality service provision, innovation, integration, and collaboration in healthcare are well-suited to engage in such tenders. Given the limited competition due to the absence of an open call, providers with strategic relationships or prior experience with NHS frameworks can leverage these opportunities for growth. While the current award is designated, staying informed about future evaluations in similar procurement opportunities will be crucial for businesses aiming for long-term partnerships with NHS entities.

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Notice Title

Cellular Pathology

Notice Description

Cellular Pathology Contract

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 13th July 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOURCE BIOSCIENCE

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