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Histopathology Outsourcing for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Cellular Pathology department

South of England Procurement Centre

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:40

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16 Aug 2024 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the South of England Procurement Centre, centres on the "Histopathology Outsourcing for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Cellular Pathology department." The procurement, categorised within pathology services (CPV code 85111800), involves outsourcing histopathology cases with laboratory technical and consultant diagnostic reporting services. It is located in the UK, Fareham (region UKJ35) and was managed without an open call for competition as it falls outside the directive's application scope. The procurement process used the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with a direct award confirmed for the contract starting from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2026. The total contract value amounts to £950,000 excluding VAT, with the award procedure finalised by early January 2026.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with technical expertise in histopathology. The contract strengthens business relationships and supports growth for suppliers like the Poundbury Cancer Institute, who have established a rapport with PHU Pathologists and their clinical teams. The flexible, non-restrictive nature of the contract allows suppliers to provide services on an as-needed basis, encouraging businesses to align their operational capabilities with PHU's requirements. Businesses providing certified consultants and meeting ISO15189 accreditation standards are particularly well-suited to benefit from this opportunity, contributing to robust patient safety and high service value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Histopathology Outsourcing for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Cellular Pathology department

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Histopathology cases, including provision of both laboratory technical and Consultant diagnostic reporting services, attendance at MDT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing of Histopathology cases, including provision of both laboratory technical and Consultant diagnostic reporting services, attendance at MDT, courier services

Options: Procurement Selection Regime Direct Award Process C could be used to extend the agrement/contract

Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South of England Procurement Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO15 5TH
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Titchfield
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Poundbury Cancer Institute

Further Information

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