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title: "Histology Reporting"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# Histology Reporting

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e89a9633-267d-492e-a98d-28344af440c6

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## Summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of histology reporting services, aiming to deliver comprehensive diagnostic reports on submitted samples. This opportunity falls within the pathology services sector and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and broader international regions. It is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their applications by 14:00 BST on 18th September 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure (above threshold), with the contract expected to start on 3rd November 2025 and conclude on 2nd November 2027.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in pathology services, provided they can meet the specific requirements set forth by the NHS Trust. The contract, valued at £1,040,000, is unsuited for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting larger enterprises with established expertise in handling diagnostic data and sample processing will be ideal contenders. The inclusion of international delivery locations further suggests potential expansion into broader markets for companies equipped to offer comprehensive courier services and electronic data handling systems.

## Notice

Provision of a Histology Reporting service, providing a full diagnostic report on all samples submitted by the Authority. The samples are to be submitted by provision of paper or electronic patient/case data in a format to be agreed by both parties and by the issuing of associated glass slides to the supplier, via a dedicated courier service provided by the supplier. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58e74df-5b3d-4dcd-a787-08d25f068927 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,040,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 1DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Leopard Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58e74df-5b3d-4dcd-a787-08d25f068927

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58e74df-5b3d-4dcd-a787-08d25f068927
  27th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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