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Urgent Award - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the urgent award of pathology sample analysis and reporting services has been undertaken by the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. This process pertains to the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on pathology services, and the awarded contract is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime, with the contract starting on 26 February 2026. This urgent contract is critical to maintaining pathology services without interruption and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in clinical and pathology services. Given the urgent nature and clinical criticality of the demand, businesses capable of providing integrated pathology sample analysis services could find potential for growth and collaboration. Entities that can offer seamless integration with existing healthcare systems like RiO and manage complex transport arrangements will be well-positioned to secure similar opportunities in the future. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was identified as the supplier due to the constraints of running a competitive process and the necessity for continuity and immediate need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent Award - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting

Notice Description

Urgent Award Contract - Pathology Sample Analysis and Reporting (blood, urine and other patient diagnostic samples).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This urgent award under the Provider Selection Regime is required to maintain continuity of a clinically critical pathology sample analysis service. Any interruption would present a direct risk to patient safety. It is not practicable to run a competitive process currently due to operational and clinical constraints, including integration with RiO and transport arrangements. Awarding to the incumbent provider represents the least-risk option. The proposed contract is time-limited to six months, with an optional six-month extension to allow a compliant longer-term procurement to be completed. The value of the contract, if full 12 month option is utilised, is PS647,569.00 ex VAT. The start date of the contract is date of last signature, 26/02/2026.

Procurement Information

Urgent Award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 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
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 3RB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Further Information

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