---
title: "Pathology services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# Pathology services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1dc

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## Summary

Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, has completed a procurement process for pathology services, specifically for post-mortems conducted by agency pathologists. The award, part of a sub-central government initiative, falls under the services category with CPV classification 85111800 for pathology services. The procurement, which was executed through a 'below threshold - unknown' method, was part of a 'light touch' regime, highlighting its tailored procurement approach. The contract was awarded to Pulse Healthcare LTD T/A Pulse, and the process has moved to the award and contract stage, with the contract active from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, including potential renewals. The total value of the contract is £60,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in pathology. Large-scale service providers like Pulse Healthcare are well-suited for such contracts due to their capability to handle specialised healthcare requirements. Businesses capable of providing agency pathologists could also find opportunities for collaboration or future tenders. The focus on light-touch procurement suggests that organisations with a flexible approach and rapid response abilities may have a competitive edge in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Post mortems completed by agency pathologists

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059599-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PULSE HEALTHCARE LTD T/A PULSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059599-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059599-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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