Cellular Pathology Insourcing

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for 'Cellular Pathology Insourcing'. This notice, dated 18th June 2026, is an intention to award a contract without a previously published call for competition, utilising a limited procurement method. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for pathology services, in the UKH1 region. The contract has an estimated value of £100,000 and is expected to be delivered from 1st June 2026 to 8th January 2027. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Health Now Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services, especially those capable of providing insourcing solutions. The contract size and specialised nature make it well-suited for SMEs with experience in supporting NHS frameworks. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market presence and build valuable partnerships within the healthcare sector, particularly given the lack of competition in this direct award process.

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Notice Title

Cellular Pathology Insourcing

Notice Description

Cellular Pathology Insourcing. This is awarded using documentation from the NHS Workforce Alliance Insourcing framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for insourcing cellular pathology services

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition

The approximate lifetime value of this contract is PS100,000

The services are expected to be delivered between 1st June 2026 and 8th January 2027.

Procurement Information

This 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. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057654-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

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