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title: "The Provision of Histopathology Laboratory Services"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Histopathology Laboratory Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeead688-197b-4929-91d1-5cb47e97adbb

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Histopathology Laboratory Services" within the medical equipment industry sector. This procurement process is at the Award stage, following the completion of an open tender procedure. The awarded contract, amounting to £52,480, is active and is scheduled to last from 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2022, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. The services will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, specifically covering Sheffield and Barnsley.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in medical laboratory services. Companies in this sector could leverage this contract to grow their business within the public healthcare space, offering laboratory services crucial for coroner investigations and related medical assessments. Suppliers with expertise in histopathology and a strong track record in service delivery would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this field.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council invites quotation for the provision of Histopathology Laboratory services. It is envisaged that the contract will be awarded to a single provider for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1year. The Coroner is an independent judicial officer responsible for investigating sudden and unexplained deaths. Coroners are funded by Local Authorities. The jurisdiction of the South Yorkshire (West) Coroner covers Sheffield and Barnsley. Sheffield City Council is the lead authority. The Coroner's remit includes identification of the deceased, establishing cause of death and conducting inquests in a public court where necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344e337c-c0fc-493e-adaf-7bea509e77df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,480 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344e337c-c0fc-493e-adaf-7bea509e77df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344e337c-c0fc-493e-adaf-7bea509e77df
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a9bac6a6-86e9-e811-80ef-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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