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17 Jul 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has recently completed a public procurement process for "Agency Pathology Services," a project under the healthcare industry category. The procurement relates to the provision of pathology services in the UK, specifically in the region UKJ4. Although the tender has progressed to the award stage, the contract remains active, highlighting a procurement timeline that began on 1st January 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2027 if renewed as required. Being a "lightTouch" procurement method, it is classified as below threshold with an unknown detailed procurement method, and it operates under legal standards set forth by the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services, particularly those capable of catering to large-scale demands, as evidenced by Pulse Healthcare Limited having been awarded the contract. Companies contending in similar sectors, especially those with experience in the public health domain, stand to gain considerable business growth potential. The project offers a gross contract value of £126,000, providing a lucrative chance for innovative pathology service providers looking to engage with public authorities such as Kent County Council and expand their footprint in the public healthcare market within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Agency Pathology Services

Notice Description

Procurment of Agency Pathology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cde8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067830-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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