---
title: "Cellular Pathology Insourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05465f"
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buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Cellular Pathology Insourcing

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05465f

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## Summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently modified a contract for the insourcing of cellular pathology services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly pathology services with CPV code 85111800, and involves an extension from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract, originally signed through a direct award method without a prior call for competition, is valued at £161,000 GBP with an additional £20,000 expected for the extension. This modification was necessary due to the urgent circumstances outlined in the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and applies specifically within the region of UKH15.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health services. Companies engaged in pathology services and looking to expand their operational footprint in the healthcare sector can benefit significantly. The contract is designed to address an immediate institutional need, providing an advantageous position for businesses capable of delivering specialised pathology services promptly. The procurement process itself limits competition by employing direct awards, offering a streamlined entry for capable suppliers with a focus on urgent and precise healthcare service needs.

## Notice

Cellular Pathology Insourcing. This is awarded using documentation from the NHS Workforce Alliance Insourcing framework

### 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/010830-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £161,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH NOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010830-2026
- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046070-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031404-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.healthnow.co.uk/
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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