---
title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - Guys & St Thomas NHST"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05846b"
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published: "2025-08-26"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - Guys & St Thomas NHST

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05846b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the award of a contract for Cellular Pathology Referrals, issued by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the ‘services’ category within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on services provided by medical laboratories (CPV: 85145000). The contract, awarded to Guy and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, covers services to be rendered from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £6,000. Officially awarded on 7th August 2025, this process followed a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, which bypassed the standard competitive procedure. The procurement process was concluded without a prior call for competition and is regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those capable of offering specialised pathology services that align with UKAS accreditation and EQA participation. Businesses adept in providing quick turnaround times and reliable clinical interpretation would be particularly well-suited to such contracts. Moreover, collaborations that facilitate compliance with RCPath guidelines, including regional referral pathways and genomic testing, can position businesses advantageously for future public procurement opportunities within the NHS framework.

## 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 Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000.

### 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 19th 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/051318-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 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 | GUY AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 13:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051318-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047363-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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