---
title: "Provision of full diagnostic histopathology service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050461"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# Provision of full diagnostic histopathology service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050461

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has formally awarded a contract for the provision of full diagnostic histopathology services, including Her2 Testing, Placenta (wet to report), and SP142/22C3, to support its Cancer Pathways. This contract falls under the service industry category of pathology services and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process did not require a prior call for competition, as it was a direct award. Situated in Taunton, UK, the contract was awarded on 1 May 2025, with services to be delivered from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026. The contract's value is £102,047.00, reflecting a commitment to maintaining service quality through innovative and integrated healthcare solutions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services and diagnostics, particularly those with capabilities in histopathology. Companies like service providers with experience in pathology services and innovation-driven entities could significantly benefit from engaging in such contracts. The procurement processes prioritised quality and innovation, offering an advantageous platform for businesses focusing on cutting-edge medical technologies and solutions that enhance service integration and sustainability. Existing suppliers with a track record of satisfying initial contracts were favoured, providing significant growth opportunities for businesses ready to deliver high standards in healthcare service provisions.

## Notice

Provision of full diagnostic histopathology service including Her2 Testing, Placenta (wet to report) and SP142/22C3 to support the Trusts Cancer Pathways.

### 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. This is an existing service.

The contract is for the provision of a diagnostic histopathology service. 

The contract term is for one year, from 01/05/2025 to 30/04/2026. 

The estimated value is PS102,047.00.

### 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 30 April 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/020044-2025 |
| 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 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 | £102,047 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## 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

- 9 May 2025 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020044-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015690-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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