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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "AA-327-26-TW Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting," was conducted by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, located in Ayr, UK. The industry category for this procurement is health services, specifically related to histopathology reporting. The contract was awarded to the Poundbury Cancer Institute on 9th July 2026, and the process is at the award stage. The procurement method applied was limited, allowing for an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The necessity for this method was due to the specialised services provided by the Poundbury Cancer Institute, ensuring continuous provision of the screening programme within Ayrshire and Arran health board.

This tender offers business growth opportunities by highlighting the demand for specialist health services, particularly in medical reporting and diagnostics. Businesses with capabilities in healthcare services, especially those specialising in histopathology or pathology, may find similar opportunities within the NHS framework. Given the use of a limited procurement method, enterprises equipped to deliver niche services could gain a competitive edge. It is ideal for SMEs who can meet unique needs, as demonstrated by the Poundbury Cancer Institute, emphatically creating a targeted market for small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their speciality in medical services.

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Notice Title

AA-327-26-TW Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting

Notice Description

Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting

Procurement Information

Poundbury Cancer Institute provides a speciliast service which ensures a continued Screening Programme throughout Ayrshire and Arran healthboard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837012
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559805
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,064 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POUNDBURY CANCER INSTITUTE

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