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DON - Pathology referred samples 26/27

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 May 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the "DON - Pathology referred samples 26/27" project. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting pathology services, and is set in Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract completion, with the contract having started on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2027. The procurement method was "direct," below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for specific needs or smaller-scale projects. The total contract value is £60,000, with a gross amount of £50,000. This contract was officially signed on 31st March 2026.

The tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pathology services, providing a specialised market to serve the needs of the local healthcare system. Companies with expertise in pathology, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality specialist referred samples, are well-suited to benefiting from such contracts. Large enterprises and specialised pathology service providers can find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with the demands of public health sectors, ensuring both scalability and quality assurance in their deliverables. Such contracts can also enhance the credibility and portfolio of businesses by associating them with reputable institutions like the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DON - Pathology referred samples 26/27

Notice Description

Doncaster - Specialist referred sample for pathology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048912-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROPATHOLOGY

Further Information

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