---
title: "Outsourced Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049796"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049796.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-09-03"
---

# Outsourced Pathology Services

Buyer: ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049796

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## Summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has entered the award stage for the procurement of "Outsourced Pathology Services" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The NHS Trust, based in Truro (region UKK30), has determined Backlogs Limited as the service provider. This notice published on 3rd September 2024 marks the start of the standstill period, concluding on 4th September 2024. The contract, valued at £500,000, has been awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those adept at providing pathology services. Companies already performing well in ongoing contracts with high standards are well-suited to compete, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements outlined in the PSR regulations. Organisations that excel in efficiency, quality, and innovative healthcare solutions will find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their service portfolio and establish a strong partnership within the NHS framework.

## Notice

Outsourced Pathology Services

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028083-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 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 | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028083-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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