Tender

Histology Reporting

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of histology reporting services, aiming to deliver comprehensive diagnostic reports on submitted samples. This opportunity falls within the pathology services sector and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and broader international regions. It is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their applications by 14:00 BST on 18th September 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure (above threshold), with the contract expected to start on 3rd November 2025 and conclude on 2nd November 2027.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in pathology services, provided they can meet the specific requirements set forth by the NHS Trust. The contract, valued at £1,040,000, is unsuited for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting larger enterprises with established expertise in handling diagnostic data and sample processing will be ideal contenders. The inclusion of international delivery locations further suggests potential expansion into broader markets for companies equipped to offer comprehensive courier services and electronic data handling systems.

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Notice Title

Histology Reporting

Notice Description

Provision of a Histology Reporting service, providing a full diagnostic report on all samples submitted by the Authority. The samples are to be submitted by provision of paper or electronic patient/case data in a format to be agreed by both parties and by the issuing of associated glass slides to the supplier, via a dedicated courier service provided by the supplier. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e89a9633-267d-492e-a98d-28344af440c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58e74df-5b3d-4dcd-a787-08d25f068927
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 1DD
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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