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Pathology services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, has completed a procurement process for pathology services, specifically for post-mortems conducted by agency pathologists. The award, part of a sub-central government initiative, falls under the services category with CPV classification 85111800 for pathology services. The procurement, which was executed through a 'below threshold - unknown' method, was part of a 'light touch' regime, highlighting its tailored procurement approach. The contract was awarded to Pulse Healthcare LTD T/A Pulse, and the process has moved to the award and contract stage, with the contract active from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, including potential renewals. The total value of the contract is £60,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in pathology. Large-scale service providers like Pulse Healthcare are well-suited for such contracts due to their capability to handle specialised healthcare requirements. Businesses capable of providing agency pathologists could also find opportunities for collaboration or future tenders. The focus on light-touch procurement suggests that organisations with a flexible approach and rapid response abilities may have a competitive edge in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology services

Notice Description

Post mortems completed by agency pathologists

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059599-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSE HEALTHCARE LTD T/A PULSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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