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Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network," falls under the industry category of pathology services and carries an estimated value of £32,000,000. This procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing, and Pathology Managed Services, completed under a framework agreement. The award stage was reached by 3rd June 2026, with Roche Diagnostics Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period for this service runs from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2036, encompassing multiple NHS Trusts within the Midlands and East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale pathology service providers to establish or expand their presence within the UK's healthcare sector. Given the substantial contract value and the extended ten-year duration, firms with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive pathology services are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement method favours organisations that can meet the demands of a large network of NHS Trusts, providing comprehensive diagnostic and testing services as part of a managed service. Firms with a track record of collaborating with public sector health institutions, and possessing the resources for a long-term commitment, would find this contract beneficial for business growth and strategic partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

Notice Description

The Midlands East 2 Pathology Network is made of the following NHS Trusts: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust ("ME2 Network"). The ME2 Network carried out a further competition under Lot 1 of the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework reference number 2023 S/00 028831) to select a pathology managed service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad928ad-9e86-47a2-bf73-5d075fa2a0fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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