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title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - Poundbury Cancer Institute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562d1"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - Poundbury Cancer Institute

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cellular Pathology Referrals - Poundbury Cancer Institute" has been completed by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional health authority based in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the services category, specifically those provided by medical laboratories, and covers locations across the UK. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being formally awarded on 1st August 2025. Services are scheduled to begin from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028, with a contract value of £22,500. The procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), utilising the direct award Process C, which bypassed the standard competitive procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in cellular pathology and who operate UKAS accredited laboratories. Businesses that can meet clinical criteria, provide timely results and have competencies in providing clinical advice in line with RCPath and genomic guidelines are ideally suited to compete in similar future tenders. Participation in such specialised contracts can facilitate business growth by reinforcing relationships with health authorities and expanding service offerings into wider geographical regions.

## Notice

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 Poundbury Cancer Institute following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS22,500. 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 July2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045264-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POUNDBURY CANCER INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045264-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041585-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk
- http://www.poundburycancerinstitute.org

## Provenance

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