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Cellular Pathology Insourcing

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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AwardUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2025 at 10:57

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently modified a contract for the insourcing of cellular pathology services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly pathology services with CPV code 85111800, and involves an extension from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract, originally signed through a direct award method without a prior call for competition, is valued at £161,000 GBP with an additional £20,000 expected for the extension. This modification was necessary due to the urgent circumstances outlined in the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and applies specifically within the region of UKH15.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health services. Companies engaged in pathology services and looking to expand their operational footprint in the healthcare sector can benefit significantly. The contract is designed to address an immediate institutional need, providing an advantageous position for businesses capable of delivering specialised pathology services promptly. The procurement process itself limits competition by employing direct awards, offering a streamlined entry for capable suppliers with a focus on urgent and precise healthcare service needs.

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Notice Title

Cellular Pathology Insourcing

Notice Description

Cellular Pathology Insourcing. This is awarded using documentation from the NHS Workforce Alliance Insourcing framework

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05465f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010830-2026
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
SME

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
£161,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
James Anderson
Contact Email
corp.proc@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

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