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Cellular Pathology Insourcing

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2025 at 10:57

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11 Jun 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cellular Pathology Insourcing" was conducted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Norwich, UK, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement involved services in the pathology sector and included the use of the NHS Workforce Alliance Insourcing framework. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, using a direct award process. Services are scheduled to be delivered between 1st July 2025 and 30th September 2025. The contract was officially confirmed on 5th August 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those familiar with insourcing work in the healthcare sector. Companies like Health Now Limited, which was the successful supplier, demonstrate the kind of SME well-suited for contracts of this nature. Organisations with the capability to provide cost-effective, specialised medical service products may find similar future opportunities lucrative, especially if they are adept in navigating direct award procedures under the NHS framework agreements. The limited competition method favours established providers with proven expertise, enhancing growth potential within the healthcare service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cellular Pathology Insourcing

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for insourcing cellular pathology services

The intention is to award a contract to an existing provider following PSR Direct Award Process C.

The approximate lifetime value of this contract is PS50,000

The services are expected to be delivered between 1st July and 30th September.

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-05465f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046070-2025
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20256 months ago
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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
James Anderson
Contact Email
james.anderson@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

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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