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title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - University College London"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056778"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - University College London

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056778

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Cellular Pathology Referrals - University College London" has been managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority located in Gateshead, UKC22, United Kingdom. The project falls within the services category, specifically in medical laboratory services (CPV: 85145000). The process has reached the contract award stage, following a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the contract being formalised on 22 July 2025. The procurement was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is worth £6,000, covering services from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The awarded contract was granted to University College London NHSFT.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those with expertise in cellular pathology, to engage in strategic partnerships with government health institutions. Businesses that are UKAS accredited laboratories or those providing advanced pathology testing services with rapid turnaround times are best suited to compete in this type of procurement. Such collaborations can enhance a company's reputation and market presence, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector while contributing to advancements in healthcare services. The tender demonstrates a significant opportunity for growth, especially for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling sophisticated referral and analytical services in compliance with clinical guidelines.

## Notice

Cellular Pathology 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 University College London NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000. 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 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/047041-2025 |
| 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 | 7 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 | £6,000 |

## 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 COLLEGE LONDON NHSFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 15:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047041-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043624-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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