Planning

HISTOLOGY REMOTE REPORTING

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 14:59

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 14:59

Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is undertaking a public procurement process for a "Histology Remote Reporting" service. This planned tender falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to hospital and related services. Located in Stoke on Trent, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with relevant notices for future action being recently updated on 21 May 2025. The tender communication indicates a future notice date set for 26 May 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 30 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2027. The estimated gross value of this procurement is £3,843,000, with the net amounting to £3,202,500.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in remote reporting technology and services within the healthcare sector. Companies equipped to deliver innovative, reliable histology reporting services at a distance will find this tender particularly appealing. The procurement also encourages competition from businesses that are part of or can enter into framework agreements, reinforcing the importance of strategic partnerships and collaborations in this tender process.

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Notice Title

HISTOLOGY REMOTE REPORTING

Notice Description

Histology Remote Reporting Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024195-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,202,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Steve Kettle
Contact Email
steve.kettle@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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