Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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19 Jun 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, focuses on outsourcing histopathology reporting under the title "Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing". This is a service procurement within the pathology industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 85111800, and is located in the South East region of the UK (UKJ31). The procurement stage is complete, with a contract signed on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, utilising the HealthTrust Europe LLP framework as part of Lot 2 - Pathology Reporting.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic service solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts under existing framework agreements like the one provided by HealthTrust Europe. Large businesses, such as Backlogs Limited from London, which successfully secured this particular contract, are well-suited to compete due to their scale and capabilities to manage supply chains efficiently. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare services sector would benefit from engaging in such procurement opportunities, providing they can offer competitive pricing and fulfil the contract's requirements under the specified framework.

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Notice Title

Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Histopathology Reporting

Lot Information

Lot 1

Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing/Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions

Options: Call-Off Contract under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions (reference number: SF053004) dated 13th September 2022 using Lot 2 - Pathology Reporting. The Term of this Contract shall be two (2) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended by two (2) twelve (12) month periods, provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than four (4) years in total.

Procurement Information

Use of a HTE framework that allows for a direst award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b979
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058222-2026
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
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 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
PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COSHAM
Postcode
PO6 3LY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACKLOGS

Further Information

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