Planning

Pathology Reporting Services

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub is in the planning stage of procuring a framework for Pathology Reporting Services, which is anticipated to commence on 2 November 2025 and conclude on 1 November 2028, with a potential extension until 2029. Located in Fulbourn, UK, the procurement falls under the services category and includes a total estimated value of £144 million. Divided into four lots, this tender aims to encompass services such as reporting, slide scanning, and managed services within the healthcare sector. The contracting process follows a framework agreement methodology and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key communication regarding the next steps will be disseminated by 1 September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical and pathology services, particularly those specialising in pathology reporting and hospital support. Given the wide-ranging services within the framework, it offers an avenue for both existing healthcare providers and new entrants to expand their footprint within the public health sector. SMEs with expertise in medical specialist services and the capacity to provide comprehensive pathology solutions could find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, the procurement's inclusive structure offers a pathway for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with the NHS, bolstering growth potential and reinforcing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Reporting Services

Notice Description

The main purpose of this framework is to provide Contracting Authorities with a compliant route to market for their Pathology Reporting Services. The types of services expected to be captured under the framework will be divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Reporting Only Lot 2 - Slide Scanning and Reporting Lot 3 - Paraffin/Sample Jar, Scan and Report Lot 4 - Managed Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023079-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85111800 - Pathology services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.services@eoecph.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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