---
title: "Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048490"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048490

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## Summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £350,000, is set to run from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year. This contract falls within the Pathology Services industry category and was awarded through a direct award process. The procurement stage for this contract is now complete, and it followed the guidelines of Process C under the PSR. The initial announcement for intention to award was made on 25th July 2024, and the standstill period ended on 7th August 2024. The services will be delivered in the UK region, specifically at the Poundbury Cancer Institute in Dorchester.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in pathology and histopathology services. The direct award method indicates a stable and ongoing relationship with quality-focused evaluation criteria, making it an attractive opportunity for established providers who can demonstrate high standards of service. Businesses with a strong track record in quality and innovation, as well as those capable of integrating, collaborating, and delivering sustainable services, are well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category. The procurement criteria highlight a focus on maintaining high-quality service standards, making it an ideal fit for companies that prioritize quality over cost. This contract offers the potential for an extended partnership, providing a stable source of revenue and growth opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Histopathology Reporting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Poundbury Cancer Institute, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using Process C. The contract is for the provision of outsourced histopathology reporting. The contract term is for one year, from 01/08/2024 to 30/07/2025. The estimated value is PS350,000. An option to extend for a further one year has been included, if the incumbent supplier can demonstrate it still meets the required service level criteria and fulfills the guidelines associated with Process C.
As shown in the disclosed criteria, the main criterion is Quality. "Quality and Innovation" is weighted at 50% as the key objective is maintaining a high-quality service. The other elements of quality-led criteria total a further 40% of the weighting. Value in terms of cost has been weighted 10%, because maintaining the quality of the service is the main objective of this award. The Trust has measured the incumbent supplier's current and likely future performance against the criteria and confirm their recommendation to make a direct award via Process C

### Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 07/08/2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) intends to observe a standstill period of 8 working days as per the guidelines. Once this is complete, subject to a non-receipt of representations from other providers, the contract will be awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025927-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POUNDBURY CANCER CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 10:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025927-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023212-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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