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05 Aug 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has awarded a contract for the provision of pathology services, specifically aimed at ensuring continuity of sexual health services in Greenwich. This contract, titled "PSR Urgent award for Pathology Services," falls under the services category and is located within the UKI51 region in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method due to pressing circumstances, as the incumbent provider went into liquidation, posing a risk to patient health without immediate action. According to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the procurement process was completed as an urgent award without prior competition to secure ongoing services. The contract commenced on 24th March 2026 and concludes on 30th September 2026, having been signed on 17th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for pathology service providers, particularly those capable of swiftly adapting to meet essential health service needs under urgent conditions. Large-scale businesses with experience in healthcare service provision and the ability to operate effectively under direct award circumstances are particularly well-suited to engagements of this nature. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000 gross, highlights the importance of reliability and agility in service provision, offering a foothold in a critical sector that ensures welfare continuity in sub-central governmental operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PSR Urgent award for Pathology Services

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded without prior call for competition. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act do not apply to this award. This is confirmation of a contract award under the PSR Urgent Award procedure for the provision of Pathology Services for sexual health services in Greenwich. - The award was made under urgency due to the incumbent going into liquidation. This decision was made to safeguard patient health. Failure to award would result in risks to patient diagnosis and treatment being delay. - The decision maker is the Chief Officer for Health and Social Care - No conflicts of interest were declared. The contract commencement date is 24th March 2026 and contract end date 30th September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DOCTORS LABORATORY

Further Information

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