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Pathology Integration Engine (PIE) Hosting and Support

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has recently completed a procurement process for the "Pathology Integration Engine (PIE) Hosting and Support." As a public authority in the UK's central government sector, the organisation sought a direct procurement method below the threshold, which means the contract was awarded without competition. The contract, focused on IT services, commenced on 1 January 2026 and concludes on 31 December 2026. This initiative aims to support a cloud-based interoperability platform crucial for routing pathology test orders and results, enhancing the efficiency of clinical operations across Leicester. Synanetics Ltd, based in York, has been awarded the contract, valued at £108,000 gross, with the formal signing on 31 December 2025.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, internet, and support. The direct procurement approach suggests that businesses with innovative solutions in cloud-based systems and interoperability platforms could be advantageous in future projects. Companies like Synanetics Ltd, which are skilled in navigating government procurement processes and providing specific technological expertise, would be well-suited to similar opportunities, offering potential growth through valuable public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Integration Engine (PIE) Hosting and Support

Notice Description

This is funding for Pathology Integration Engine (PIE) Hosting and Support Costs -- a cloud-based interoperability platform used to route pathology test orders and results between clinical systems and laboratories. This expenditure is related to ME2 system hosting and support in order to rollout the implementation. The quote and supplier has been identified by the ME2 project leads and is fully funded. The service has received funds for the ME2 expenditure, from which this activity is expected to be paid, and the required approval has been obtained from both the Operational and FM Finance leads. Please note that UHL Procurement has not been involved in this process; however, have confirmed with Kelvin Mucheke (UHL Finance) that UHL is acting as the host organisation and will be raising orders on behalf of ME2. As such, UHL SFIs apply, including completion of any necessary waivers for direct awards. Additionally, UHL D&D assurance is

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032309-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNANETICS

Further Information

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