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title: "Provision of Laboratory Services to Support the Delivery of the HPV Primary Screening Pathway within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme - North East and Yorkshire"
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# Provision of Laboratory Services to Support the Delivery of the HPV Primary Screening Pathway within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme - North East and Yorkshire

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff54

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## Summary

NHS England - North East and Yorkshire has proceeded with the award of a contract titled "Provision of Laboratory Services to Support the Delivery of the HPV Primary Screening Pathway within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme - North East and Yorkshire". The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically those provided by medical laboratories (CPV code 85145000). The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with the contract being awarded through a Direct Award Process C, bypassing a call for competition. This initiative is aimed at supporting the NHS Cervical Screening Programme by facilitating the testing of samples and establishing referrals to colposcopy, ultimately to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality. The contract, valued at £28,042,053, begins on 1st July 2026 and ends on 31st March 2029, with locations focused in the North East and Yorkshire region. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in medical laboratory services. The contract size and the scope for extension provide a stable revenue stream and potential long-term partnership with NHS England. Businesses with established capabilities in population-based screening programmes, quality assurance, and direct referral services will find this opportunity advantageous. Additionally, organisations looking to expand their operations within the UK’s health service sector can benefit from aligning with NHS England’s strategic goals and compliance requirements under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Successful suppliers will be those who can demonstrate excellence in service provision, adhering to stringent quality and cost criteria, as evidenced by the current awardee, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

The aim of the NHS CSP is to reduce the incidence of, and mortality from, cervical cancer by delivering a systematic quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible people. The aim of the Service is to support the delivery of the NHS CSP by testing samples and making direct referrals to colposcopy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the NHS CSP is to reduce the incidence of, and mortality from, cervical cancer by delivering a systematic quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible people. The aim of the Service is to support the delivery of the NHS CSP by testing samples and making direct referrals to colposcopy. The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. Contract Start Date: 01 July 2026 Contract End Date: 31 March 2029 The contract term is for an initial period of 21 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Additional information: The Relevant Authority assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each.

### 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on Friday 16th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005181-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 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 | £28,042,053 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005181-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000303-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/

## Provenance

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