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title: "WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract"
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# WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7c4f03b-9245-4eb0-b0b1-03203361d9ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract" has been completed by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The tender, identified as CF-3363700D0O000000rwimUAA, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, as classified by CPV code 79410000. Located in the East of England with delivery at the postal code WD18 0HB, the contract was awarded under the ESPO Consultancy Framework reference 664_25. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Despite the tender period concluding on 1st November 2025, the contract ran from 3rd November 2025 until 1st January 2026, with an award date of 25th November 2025. The estimated contract value was set at £53,000, with the award valued at £52,850.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the pathology services sector. Although the opportunity does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it is an ideal competitive arena for firms like AKESO & COMPANY LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses that can adeptly navigate framework agreements and provide strategic consultancy within the healthcare sector stand to benefit considerably. Engaging in such procurement processes can bolster a company's reputation within the industry and lead to further opportunities within public sector contracts.

## Notice

WHTHT - Review of HWE's Pathology Services Contract Awarded under ESPO Consultancy Framework ref 664_25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80fb1c2-7979-494d-ac91-9dc989281e88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,850 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKESO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80fb1c2-7979-494d-ac91-9dc989281e88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80fb1c2-7979-494d-ac91-9dc989281e88
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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