---
title: "Provision of Histopathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055883"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055883.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-03"
---

# Provision of Histopathology

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055883

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sheffield City Council, a regional authority focused on health services, which is planning to award a contract for the provision of histopathology services for the period from 2025 to 2029. This process falls under the services category, specifically "services provided by medical laboratories" (CPV 85145000), and is set to be conducted in the UKE32 region, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process involves a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded to the incumbent provider, South Yorkshire Bassetlaw Pathology, with the future notice date scheduled for 11th August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those seeking partnerships with public health authorities. Firms with experience in histopathology and a proven track record in delivering high-quality laboratory services would be well-positioned to benefit from collaboration with Sheffield City Council. Although the award is intended for the incumbent provider, understanding the procurement preferences and regulatory frameworks can help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities where similar direct award processes are applicable.

## Notice

It is Sheffield City Councils intention to to direct award the 2025 - 2029 histology contract to the incumbent provider of the service (South Yorkshire Bassetlaw Pathology). The award will be made under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, with the Direct Award Process C being used. This notice serves as the Council's 30 day notice period. For the avoidance of doubt neither the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 are not applicable to this award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is Sheffield City Councils intention to to direct award the 2025 - 2029 histology contract to the incumbent provider of the service (South Yorkshire Bassetlaw Pathology). The award will be made under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C. This notice serves as the Council's 30 day notice period. For the avoidance of doubt neither the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 are not applicable to this award. The existing provider is satisfying its existing contract, will likely satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037205-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 14:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037205-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/104078

## Provenance

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