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09 Jul 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Histopathology for Bowel Screening Programme" has been completed. Managed by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, this tender falls under the Health Services industry category and pertains to the provision of histopathology services for the bowel cancer screening programme. The tender was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with a direct award method used in the absence of a prior call for competition. The associated contract, valued at £203,996.40, was awarded to Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust on 1st April 2026, with services to be delivered in Shrewsbury, as part of the NHS UKG21 region. The contract term extends until 31st March 2027.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing specialist histopathology services aligned with national guidelines. Companies with expertise in healthcare service provision and experience in managing contracts within the NHS framework would find this tender to be aligned with their business growth ambitions. The contract does not include options for extension or further competition, which emphasises the unique expertise required for the awarded services. Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust, fulfilling the role of the supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale healthcare organisation equipped to handle such contracts, hinting at the level of capability and institutional infrastructure needed for potential competitors in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Histopathology for Bowel Screening Programme

Notice Description

To provide a bowel screening colonoscopy histopathology service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of histopathology services in accordance with national guidelines, for biopsy specimens from the bowel cancer screening programme.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process A. The date of contract award is 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The indicative lifetime value of the contract is PS203,996.40 No conflicts of interest have been declared.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064833-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,996 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
MID CHESHIRE 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
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4QJ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHREWSBURY & TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Further Information

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