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WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract" has been completed by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The tender, identified as CF-3363700D0O000000rwimUAA, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, as classified by CPV code 79410000. Located in the East of England with delivery at the postal code WD18 0HB, the contract was awarded under the ESPO Consultancy Framework reference 664_25. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Despite the tender period concluding on 1st November 2025, the contract ran from 3rd November 2025 until 1st January 2026, with an award date of 25th November 2025. The estimated contract value was set at £53,000, with the award valued at £52,850.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the pathology services sector. Although the opportunity does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it is an ideal competitive arena for firms like AKESO & COMPANY LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses that can adeptly navigate framework agreements and provide strategic consultancy within the healthcare sector stand to benefit considerably. Engaging in such procurement processes can bolster a company's reputation within the industry and lead to further opportunities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract

Notice Description

WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract Awarded under ESPO Consultancy Framework ref 664_25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7c4f03b-9245-4eb0-b0b1-03203361d9ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80fb1c2-7979-494d-ac91-9dc989281e88
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKESO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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