Planning

PROVISION OF HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP is planning to procure digital histopathology reporting services for Airedale and Bradford. This procurement, categorised under pathology services, is currently in the planning stage with a focus on delivering services as per need. The intended contract term is from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2027. The anticipated value of this procurement stands at £600,000. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations 2023, exempting it from the usual competitive processes outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Award decision-makers include Sarah Walters and Mark Harrison, and the service delivery is set within the region UKE41.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital histopathology and pathology services; however, it should be noted that it intends to directly award the contract without competitive tendering. Businesses with a proven track record in providing high-quality, integrated services in healthcare diagnostics may find this contract especially appealing. As the contract seeks to replace existing arrangements, providers capable of seamless service integration and maintaining high standards of diagnostic delivery stand to benefit. Suppliers interested in expanding their operations in the healthcare sector around Airedale and Bradford should consider positioning themselves for future opportunities, even outside this particular tender.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES

Notice Description

PROVISION OF DIGITAL HISTOLOGY EXTERNAL REPORTING <br/>SERVICES FOR AIREDALE AND BRADFORD

Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF DIGITAL HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR AIREDALE AND BRADFORD, DIAGNOSTIC HISTOLOGY REPORTING SERVICE VIA SLIDE OR DIGITAL IMAGE TO BE DELIVERED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN FROM 01/06/2026 TO 30/06/2027.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY AND THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL THE STANDSTILL PERIOD HAS ENDED AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS EXPECTED. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.'

Award decision-makers;
Sarah Walters
Mark Harrison

Based on the Authorities assessment and PSR decision making process (taking into account key criteria; quality, value, integration, inequalities and access), ILS LLP intends to award a contract following MSP Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

The authority is proposing a new contract to replace the existing contract at the end of its term and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.

ILS LLP is of the view that they are able to identify the most suitable provider without running a competitive exercise.

Direct Award Processes A (only one provider can provide the services) and B (unrestricted patient choice) and C where an existing provider is satisfying its contract and the new contract will not be materially different from the current contract do not apply and a competitive process is unlikely to add value for patients, taxpayers, or the population.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036126-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEIGHLEY
Postcode
BD20 6TD
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

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