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Cellular Pathology insourcing

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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14 Oct 2025 at 12:55

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has engaged in a procurement process for "Cellular Pathology Insourcing," under CPV code 85111800, indicating a focus on pathology services. Situated in Norwich (UKH15), this procurement process was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. A critical element of this procurement is the awarded contract for insourced cellular pathology services, with services scheduled from 1st October to 31st December 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award approach without prior publication, with a contract value of approximately £51,000. The tender process progressed through several stages, culminating in the formal award in September 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in pathology services that can provide insourcing solutions. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises experienced in healthcare service frameworks like the NHS Workforce Alliance would find this contract attractive. With a focus on services rather than goods, companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, efficient healthcare services are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this contract highlights an opportunity for businesses to engage with a major healthcare trust, potentially opening doors to future collaborations within the healthcare sector.

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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 intended contract is for insourced cellular pathology services.
This is an Intention to Award notice - and the process being used is PSR - Direct Award C
The approximate value of this contract is PS51,000 from 1st Oct 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

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 27th September. 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-059b6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065156-2025
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
14 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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