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Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS TRUST

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, operating in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England, has completed the procurement process for a pathology managed service targeting the Midlands East 2 Network. This procurement falls within the healthcare industry, particularly pathology services, under the CPV code 85111800. The selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement, with the contract's planning and execution progressing through the tender and award stages. The contract, valued at £32,000,000, runs from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2036 and includes participation of several NHS Trusts across the East Midlands, including locations such as Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and diagnostics service sectors, focusing on large-scale pathology managed services. Suitable companies include those specialising in laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing, akin to Roche Diagnostics Ltd, the supplier awarded this contract. Although the tender was not designed for SMEs or VCSEs, large companies with capabilities in managing and delivering extensive healthcare services across multiple sites in the region can explore potential growth avenues via similar procurements. Engaging in these competitions can enhance business portfolios while contributing to essential healthcare infrastructure.

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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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c1158a-a80b-4f2e-bee5-91977a5bd888
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
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000,000 £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
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD
Postcode
NG17 4JL
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Ashfield
Electoral Ward
Skegby
Westminster Constituency
Ashfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

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