---
title: "Histopathology Outsourcing for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Cellular Pathology department"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048bb9"
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# Histopathology Outsourcing for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Cellular Pathology department

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048bb9

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by the South of England Procurement Centre, centres on the "Histopathology Outsourcing for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust Cellular Pathology department." The procurement, categorised within pathology services (CPV code 85111800), involves outsourcing histopathology cases with laboratory technical and consultant diagnostic reporting services. It is located in the UK, Fareham (region UKJ35) and was managed without an open call for competition as it falls outside the directive's application scope. The procurement process used the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with a direct award confirmed for the contract starting from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2026. The total contract value amounts to £950,000 excluding VAT, with the award procedure finalised by early January 2026.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with technical expertise in histopathology. The contract strengthens business relationships and supports growth for suppliers like the Poundbury Cancer Institute, who have established a rapport with PHU Pathologists and their clinical teams. The flexible, non-restrictive nature of the contract allows suppliers to provide services on an as-needed basis, encouraging businesses to align their operational capabilities with PHU's requirements. Businesses providing certified consultants and meeting ISO15189 accreditation standards are particularly well-suited to benefit from this opportunity, contributing to robust patient safety and high service value.

## Notice

Outsourcing of Histopathology cases, including provision of both laboratory technical and Consultant diagnostic reporting services, attendance at MDT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing of Histopathology cases, including provision of both laboratory technical and Consultant diagnostic reporting services, attendance at MDT, courier services

Options: Procurement Selection Regime Direct Award Process C could be used to extend the agrement/contract

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002157-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 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 | £950,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO15 5TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Titchfield |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002157-2026
- 16 Aug 2024 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026184-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.porthosp.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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