--- title: "Pathology Fully Managed Services Framework - Early Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06929f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06929f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06929f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06929f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Pathology Fully Managed Services Framework - Early Market Engagement Buyer: SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06929f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06929f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06929f.json) ## Summary Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS, acting on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, is in the planning stage of establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Fully Managed Services. This early market engagement is part of a collaborative effort with NHS England and five procurement hubs, aiming to assess the feasibility and appropriateness of the framework. The engagement reflects the interest in standardising pathology services across the United Kingdom, positioning at the 'planningUpdate' stage. The procurement process involves a framework agreement technique and is set within the central government public authority category. Interested parties should note the upcoming engagement deadline on 27th May 2026, as vital for participation. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services to potentially engage in a broad framework agreement that promises extended collaboration over several years. The contract, covering the UK region, will commence on 2nd November 2026 and is projected to conclude by 31st October 2034. Enterprises equipped with capabilities in delivering managed pathology services, particularly those adept at working within the parameters of a framework agreement, will find this prospect aligns well with their growth and scale objectives. The collaboration with established NHS procurement hubs suggests a promising and stable business trajectory for successful bidders. ## Notice Detailed information and Tenderers' response is hosted on Atamis eTendering portal. Link: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=%2Fone%2Fone.app#/alohaRedirect/apex/Supplier_Portal_2019 Project Ref: C444152 We are undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to explore the viability and suitability of establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Fully Managed Services. ### Planning Information NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS) is acting on behalf of NHS England and in collaboration with the five NHS procurement hubs (NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP), North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoE CPH), NHS Commercial Solutions (NHS CS) and Peninsula Purchasing and Supply Alliance (PPSA). We are undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to explore the viability and suitability of establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Fully Managed Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041619-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS | | Locality | DORKING | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH4 1XA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Mole Valley | | Electoral ward | Dorking North | | Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 15:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041619-2026 - 6 May 2026 at 15:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041616-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041619-2026 6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041616-2026 6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=%2Fone%2Fone.app#/alohaRedirect/apex/Supplier_Portal_2019 - https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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