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External Quality Assessment for Pathology

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority, seeking external quality assessment services for pathology. The contract titled "External Quality Assessment for Pathology" has been awarded in the services category, with the procurement method being direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The award stage was completed, with the contract becoming active between the 1st of March 2026 and 28th of February 2027. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the pathology services industry, with the contract being signed on the 27th of February 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the field of pathology diagnostics and assessment services. Given the straightforward direct procurement method and the absence of competition, large-scale businesses with established expertise in pathology services would be well-suited to capitalise on such opportunities to expand their market presence and foster growth. Partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, businesses can strengthen their portfolios, enhancing their credibility within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Quality Assessment for Pathology

Notice Description

External Quality Assessment services required in Pathology covering a number of disciplines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06791d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029655-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£11,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
LEEDS 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR CANCER DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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