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Histopathology Reporting and MDT

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Digital Histopathology Reporting and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) services, focusing on lymphoma second opinion and bone marrow (trephine) reporting. Classified under the pathology services category, the procurement falls under the health industry with services being delivered in Taunton, United Kingdom (region UKK23). The procurement was advanced to the award stage with the contract being awarded on 14 August 2025 for a duration that extends from that date to 13 August 2026. The Provider Selection Regime was used as the procurement method, and this direct award process C does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-level medical reporting services, especially those with expertise in digital histopathology and oncology, to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector. The awarded values and contract terms signify a substantial growth opportunity, with the total estimated contract lifetime value at £128,208. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality services with an emphasis on integration, innovation, and service sustainability could greatly benefit from such procurement opportunities, particularly those already proven to satisfy similar roles to a high standard, such as the existing supplier, HAEMATOPATHOLOGY ALLIANCE LTD.

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Notice Title

Histopathology Reporting and MDT

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Histopathology Reporting and MDT. Lymphoma second opinion and Bone Marrow (Trephine) reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Histopathology Reporting and MDT. Lymphoma second opinion and Bone Marrow (Trephine) reporting.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS128,208.00

The contract dates are 14 August 2025 to 13 August 2026 with the option to extend for 12 months.

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 13 August 2025. 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-056b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054942-2025
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
£128,208 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAEMATOPATHOLOGY ALLIANCE

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