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title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - University Hospitals Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0566fe"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - University Hospitals Birmingham

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Cellular Pathology Referrals - University Hospitals Birmingham" involves Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting services provided by medical laboratories. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the award stage, having formally been awarded on 25th July 2025. The services are set to be provided from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract valued at £35,000. The procurement method used was a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the Procurement Act 2023 regulations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in medical laboratory services to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector. Particularly, organisations with capabilities in cellular pathology and a track record of meeting UKAS accreditation standards for laboratory services are well-suited to compete in this space. The alignment with established regional referral pathways and compliance with national healthcare standards suggests a demand for high-quality specialist expertise, offering growth prospects for businesses operating within these criteria. Companies familiar with navigating the Provider Selection Regime and capable of delivering prompt, reliable laboratory services would be ideal contenders for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Cellular Pathology Referrals.

### 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS35000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2026.

### 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 6th August 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/048356-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £35,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048356-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043424-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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