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UK NEQAS Pathology Registration 2026/2027

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on pathology registration services under the title "UK NEQAS Pathology Registration 2026/2027". This contract principally involved services within the healthcare industry category and covered regions in the UK, such as Prescot, and Birmingham. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 9 March 2026, and the award actively made to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The contract's duration extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total value of £26,976. The procurement method fell below threshold, with legal basis documented under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for subscription service providers within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pathology services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this arena include large healthcare organisations capable of delivering comprehensive diagnostic and testing services. Opportunities abound for leveraging expertise in healthcare quality standards and expanding service portfolios. Collaborating with entities like the University Hospitals Birmingham can enhance credibility and provide strategic positioning within the central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK NEQAS Pathology Registration 2026/2027

Notice Description

UK NEQAS Pathology Registration for 2026/2027. VAT does not apply to this order, the total value is PS26,976.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022123-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,976 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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