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Synnovis Support to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for pathology services with Synnovis LLP, in collaboration with SYNLAM UK & Ireland, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This contract aims to support pathology services at Gloucestershire Hospitals with streamlined testing, including sample transport services in the region of UKK1. The procurement process follows Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The standstill period commenced right after the publication of the notice on 3rd June 2026, and representations by providers must be submitted by a specified date in 2026 before the contract can be formally awarded.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in pathology services and healthcare logistics. By joining as suppliers or subcontractors through Synnovis LLP or one of its partners, companies can leverage the strategic partnerships highlighted in this process to expand their service offerings. Businesses with expertise in high-quality, innovative pathology solutions that can integrate seamlessly with established healthcare networks are well-suited to participate in future collaborations and to demonstrate their value in a highly competitive industry.

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Notice Title

Synnovis Support to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Synnovis will provide a wide range of testing under one process, and in partnership with SYNLAM UK & Ireland, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which allows for a more streamlined service for GHFT pathology teams. Transport of samples are also provided within the cost of the testing and currently this is provided 3 days per week and GHFT are shared on a pickup route with NBT and UHBW

Lot Information

Lot 1

his is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by XXXX 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. When the standstill period has closed and the contract has been awarded to the intended provider, the Authority will issue a Corrigendum to this notice declaring that the contract has now been awarded.

A Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment was conducted and key decision-makers and members of the bidding, and evaluation of teams, were required to disclose any potential conflicts. Upon review, no additional conflicts management measures were deemed necessary for this procurement process.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award C. 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 or Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by XXXX. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. When the standstill period has closed and the contract has been awarded to the intended provider, the Authority will issue a Corrigendum to this notice declaring that the contract has now been awarded. <br/><br/>A Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment was conducted and key decision-makers and members of the bidding, and evaluation of teams, were required to disclose any potential conflicts. Upon review, no additional conflicts management measures were deemed necessary for this procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052130-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£157,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE 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
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNNOVIS

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