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title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - Christie Pathology Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562e8"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - Christie Pathology Partnership

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for Cellular Pathology Referrals, conducted by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, is a service acquisition falling under the category of medical laboratory services (CPV 85145000). The procurement takes place in the UK, specifically at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. As of 1st August 2025, the contract has been awarded through a direct award process, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) outlined in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £3000, will be in effect from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028. It follows the completion of the intention to award notice published on 21st July 2025, with a standstill period ending on 30th July 2025. Notably, this process bypasses the typical competitive call for tender to facilitate a direct award to The Christie Pathology Partnership.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised medical laboratory services to collaborate with established healthcare providers such as the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. It represents potential growth for those who specialise in cellular pathology, particularly suppliers capable of offering the necessary clinical advice and rapid turnaround times that comply with stringent guidelines. Smaller or specialised businesses that provide laboratory services accredited by UKAS and conform to RCPath guidelines might also benefit, as these capabilities underpin the successful execution of this contract. Such opportunities could lead to strengthened partnerships and increased visibility within the health services procurement market.

## 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 Christie Pathology Partnership LLP following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS3000. 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 July 2025. 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/045288-2025 |
| 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 | £3,000 |

## 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 | THE CHRISTIE PATHOLOGY PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045288-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041630-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.christie.nhs.uk
- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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