Tender

Histology Reporting

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a Histology Reporting service, aimed at delivering comprehensive diagnostic reports on submitted samples. Categorised under Pathology services, this open procedure is eligible for participation by relevant industry providers and must be addressed via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th January 2026. The service contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, offering steady engagement through this period. The procurement process follows an open procedure and has a potential contract value of £1,040,000, with the procurement values extending beyond the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and diagnostic services, particularly those capable of managing sample acquisition and reporting logistics internationally. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with well-established operations and logistical frameworks are well-suited for this contract to leverage growth in diagnostic reporting services. This procurement could open pathways for expanding market reach across the United Kingdom and potentially into the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f420a4b9-818a-46b4-b7aa-b3e85f68c45b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f093fa-8b8f-4525-9d78-cf6b14e0df3a
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
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Robert Morris
Contact Email
robert.morris16@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01527512148

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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