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title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - Cambridge University Hospitals NHST"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567b3"
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published: "2025-08-08"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - Cambridge University Hospitals NHST

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567b3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cellular Pathology Referrals - Cambridge University Hospitals NHST" is being administered by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional or local authority. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting services provided by medical laboratories, and is located in the United Kingdom. As of the most recent update on 8th August 2025, the procurement is in the Tender Update stage, with the contract having been awarded on 25th July 2025. The contract is for a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 and holds a value of £7500. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, employing a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those involved in cellular pathology and laboratory diagnostics. Large-scale organisations like the Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust, which was chosen as the supplier, will find this tender fitting. The Provider Selection Regime allows for direct awards without a prior competition call, which could benefit businesses with established reputations and connections in providing specialty medical services. Companies with UKAS accreditation and the capability to offer consultations, clinical advice, and timely results within regulatory guidelines will be well-suited for similar 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 Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS7500. 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 7th 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/047163-2025 |
| 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 | 8 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 | £7,500 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 09:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047163-2025
- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043716-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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