---
title: "Haematology Referrals - County Durham & Darlington NHSFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-06"
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# Haematology Referrals - County Durham & Darlington NHSFT

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563f9

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## Summary

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a contracting process for Haematology Referrals services, specifically targeting services provided by medical laboratories. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The tender, focused on the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, aims to provide haematology tests from April 2025 to March 2028, with an approximate contract value of £3,000. This is a direct award without prior competition publication, and the contract award was confirmed on 22 July 2025. Interested parties had until 31 July 2025 for representations during the standstill period.

This tender presents potential opportunities for laboratories and healthcare service providers specialising in haematology tests. The contract is particularly suitable for large-scale service suppliers capable of meeting key performance indicators with accredited tests or assured alternate quality. The requirement for tests not run in-house for cost-effectiveness implies a lucrative chance for external laboratories with verified testing capabilities. Businesses fulfilling these criteria might experience growth through increased service demand during the contract period, particularly those already engaged with NHS services or those aiming to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Haematology referral tests

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of Haematology tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to County Durham & Darlington NHS FT 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 31st 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/046445-2025 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 10:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046445-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042082-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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