---
title: "WPL06349 Histology Insourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067463"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# WPL06349 Histology Insourcing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067463

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## Summary

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for histology insourcing services. The procurement process, classified under pathology services, specifically aims to address workload backlog and improve turnaround times for resections and biopsies in various medical areas. This contract, without prior publication of a call for competition, is set to commence on 23rd March 2026 and will conclude on 22nd March 2027, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. Located in the UKJ32 region, it underscores a focused strategy to streamline service deliverables in the healthcare industry.

Health Now Limited has been selected as the supplier through a limited procurement method, providing new opportunities for companies specializing in technical pathology services. This contract, valued at £1,034,064 including VAT and extension options, represents a lucrative growth prospect for businesses that excel in precision medical services such as dermatology, gastrointestinal, gynaecology, urology, and screening programmes. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these fields could benefit significantly by participating in similar tenders, enhancing their industry presence and leveraging strategic partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Insourcing to address workload backlog in Histology to improve turnaround times. Technical services for all resection and biopsy pathways.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pathology Services (Histology Technical Preparation and Send Back (Recuts) Service(s). Technical Services for all resection and biopsy pathways (including, but not limited to, dermatology, gastrointestinal, gynaecology, breast, urology, and national screening programmes for bowel, breast, and cervical). This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. Contract Start Date: 23/03/2026 Contract End Date: 22/03/2027 Option to extend for further 12 months. Estimated lifetime value of the contract is : PS1,034,064 incl VAT (incl extension option). This is a new service and provider.

Options: 12 month extension option available.

### Procurement Information

Contract award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027587-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £861,720 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 6YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Shirley |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## 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

- 25 Mar 2026 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027587-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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