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title: "External Quality Assessment for Pathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06791d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# External Quality Assessment for Pathology

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06791d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority, seeking external quality assessment services for pathology. The contract titled "External Quality Assessment for Pathology" has been awarded in the services category, with the procurement method being direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The award stage was completed, with the contract becoming active between the 1st of March 2026 and 28th of February 2027. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the pathology services industry, with the contract being signed on the 27th of February 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the field of pathology diagnostics and assessment services. Given the straightforward direct procurement method and the absence of competition, large-scale businesses with established expertise in pathology services would be well-suited to capitalise on such opportunities to expand their market presence and foster growth. Partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, businesses can strengthen their portfolios, enhancing their credibility within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

External Quality Assessment services required in Pathology covering a number of disciplines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029655-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,070 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR CANCER DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029655-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029655-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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