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title: "Invitation to offer for the supply of Histopathology Reporting Services to Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Invitation to offer for the supply of Histopathology Reporting Services to Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d2d90c5-212b-42df-8aaf-89de5e510c53

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## Summary

The Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking offers for Histopathology Reporting Services, as outlined in their tender titled "Invitation to offer for the supply of Histopathology Reporting Services." The contract is classified under the pathology services category (CPV code 85111800) and is set in the South East region of England. The procurement is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions on 5th February 2018 at 23:59:59. The contract period will commence on 19th February 2018 and run until 30th April 2018, with an estimated value of £45,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in pathology services, particularly those with access to qualified Pathologists on the UK GMC Specialist Register for Histopathology and Cellular Pathology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the organisation aims to foster competition within the industry. Companies that can efficiently manage the reporting of up to 1,500 histopathology slides within the specified timeframe of 2 to 4 months would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Offers are being sought for Reporting Services for the Trust's Histopathology Department. Reports are required for a total of 1,500 slides which it is expected will take between 2 to 4 months to complete. It is of utmost importance that Pathologists used by the supplier must UK GMC Specialist Register for Histopathology / Cellular Pathology. Additional information: For a copy of the Invitation to Offer please e-mail clive.barnard@wsht.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c35f40b-f27b-4595-9042-e0e1306c99f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c35f40b-f27b-4595-9042-e0e1306c99f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c35f40b-f27b-4595-9042-e0e1306c99f5
  17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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