---
title: "DCH- Histology Prosignia Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e202"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e202.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-14"
---

# DCH- Histology Prosignia Testing

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e202

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## Summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for DCH-Histology Prosignia Testing under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement falls under the health services category and is specifically for the provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis. The procurement method is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The publication of the intention to award notice marks the start of the standstill period, and representations by providers must be made by 26th February 2025. The contract, valued at £33,000, will likely be awarded to FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, an existing supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health services industry with a focus on diagnostic testing and cancer prognosis. Companies with proven experience in delivering high-quality services that meet regulated standards and can demonstrate value, innovation, and collaboration with healthcare providers are well-suited to compete. The tender prioritises quality, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Prosigna tests used for breast cancer prognosis.
Intending to award to an existing supplier provider following direct award process C 

Value- PS33,000

### 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 26th February 2025. 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/005190-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DORCHESTER, DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005190-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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