Planning

Pathology Fully Managed Services Framework - Early Market Engagement

SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS, acting on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, is in the planning stage of establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Fully Managed Services. This early market engagement is part of a collaborative effort with NHS England and five procurement hubs, aiming to assess the feasibility and appropriateness of the framework. The engagement reflects the interest in standardising pathology services across the United Kingdom, positioning at the 'planningUpdate' stage. The procurement process involves a framework agreement technique and is set within the central government public authority category. Interested parties should note the upcoming engagement deadline on 27th May 2026, as vital for participation.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services to potentially engage in a broad framework agreement that promises extended collaboration over several years. The contract, covering the UK region, will commence on 2nd November 2026 and is projected to conclude by 31st October 2034. Enterprises equipped with capabilities in delivering managed pathology services, particularly those adept at working within the parameters of a framework agreement, will find this prospect aligns well with their growth and scale objectives. The collaboration with established NHS procurement hubs suggests a promising and stable business trajectory for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Fully Managed Services Framework - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

Detailed information and Tenderers' response is hosted on Atamis eTendering portal. Link: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=%2Fone%2Fone.app#/alohaRedirect/apex/Supplier_Portal_2019 Project Ref: C444152 We are undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to explore the viability and suitability of establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Fully Managed Services.

Planning Information

NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS) is acting on behalf of NHS England and in collaboration with the five NHS procurement hubs (NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP), North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoE CPH), NHS Commercial Solutions (NHS CS) and Peninsula Purchasing and Supply Alliance (PPSA). We are undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to explore the viability and suitability of establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Fully Managed Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06929f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041619-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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