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title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - CPP Facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05633c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - CPP Facilities

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05633c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of cellular pathology referral tests under the title "Cellular Pathology Referrals - CPP Facilities." This contract falls within the medical laboratory services category, classified under CPV code 85145000, and is specifically targeted for implementation in the UK region. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award, which was concluded on 1st August 2025. This contract, currently valued at £3000, is scheduled for services spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, bypassing traditional competitive tendering processes, which aligns with the PSR's specific regulatory framework. Key updates from the tender indicate the procurement method was limited and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical and health sectors, particularly those specialising in UKAS-accredited laboratory services. Given the direct awarding nature, businesses with expertise in cellular pathology and capabilities to meet clinical interpretation and turnaround requirements as per RCPath guidelines could find ample opportunity for collaboration and growth through this contract. The focus on established regional referral pathways and compliance with genomic hub guidelines further highlights opportunities for laboratories with specialisation in genetic testing. Large scale providers such as CPP Facilities LLP, who are already involved in this award, exemplify the profile of businesses well-suited to compete in such high-stake, direct award procurements.

## 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 CPP Facilities 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/045313-2025 |
| 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 | CPP FACILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045313-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041755-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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