Planning

Provision of Histopathology

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sheffield City Council, a regional authority focused on health services, which is planning to award a contract for the provision of histopathology services for the period from 2025 to 2029. This process falls under the services category, specifically "services provided by medical laboratories" (CPV 85145000), and is set to be conducted in the UKE32 region, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process involves a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded to the incumbent provider, South Yorkshire Bassetlaw Pathology, with the future notice date scheduled for 11th August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those seeking partnerships with public health authorities. Firms with experience in histopathology and a proven track record in delivering high-quality laboratory services would be well-positioned to benefit from collaboration with Sheffield City Council. Although the award is intended for the incumbent provider, understanding the procurement preferences and regulatory frameworks can help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities where similar direct award processes are applicable.

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Notice Title

Provision of Histopathology

Notice Description

It is Sheffield City Councils intention to to direct award the 2025 - 2029 histology contract to the incumbent provider of the service (South Yorkshire Bassetlaw Pathology). The award will be made under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, with the Direct Award Process C being used. This notice serves as the Council's 30 day notice period. For the avoidance of doubt neither the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 are not applicable to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is Sheffield City Councils intention to to direct award the 2025 - 2029 histology contract to the incumbent provider of the service (South Yorkshire Bassetlaw Pathology). The award will be made under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C. This notice serves as the Council's 30 day notice period. For the avoidance of doubt neither the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 are not applicable to this award. The existing provider is satisfying its existing contract, will likely satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037205-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marc Symonds
Contact Email
marc.symonds@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053186

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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