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title: "Provision of Clinical Pathology Services"
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# Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7467ad2-1d20-4df0-9913-b24d773ffba1

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f35fa8-5b72-4003-ab56-8bdff234c417 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,941 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,941 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f35fa8-5b72-4003-ab56-8bdff234c417

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f35fa8-5b72-4003-ab56-8bdff234c417
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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