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title: "Histology Reporting"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Histology Reporting

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f420a4b9-818a-46b4-b7aa-b3e85f68c45b

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## Summary

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a Histology Reporting service, aimed at delivering comprehensive diagnostic reports on submitted samples. Categorised under Pathology services, this open procedure is eligible for participation by relevant industry providers and must be addressed via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th January 2026. The service contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, offering steady engagement through this period. The procurement process follows an open procedure and has a potential contract value of £1,040,000, with the procurement values extending beyond the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and diagnostic services, particularly those capable of managing sample acquisition and reporting logistics internationally. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with well-established operations and logistical frameworks are well-suited for this contract to leverage growth in diagnostic reporting services. This procurement could open pathways for expanding market reach across the United Kingdom and potentially into the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond.

## 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/c6f093fa-8b8f-4525-9d78-cf6b14e0df3a |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f093fa-8b8f-4525-9d78-cf6b14e0df3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f093fa-8b8f-4525-9d78-cf6b14e0df3a
  1st December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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