---
title: "Cellular Pathology Insourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b849"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Cellular Pathology Insourcing

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b849

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for 'Cellular Pathology Insourcing'. This notice, dated 18th June 2026, is an intention to award a contract without a previously published call for competition, utilising a limited procurement method. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for pathology services, in the UKH1 region. The contract has an estimated value of £100,000 and is expected to be delivered from 1st June 2026 to 8th January 2027. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Health Now Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services, especially those capable of providing insourcing solutions. The contract size and specialised nature make it well-suited for SMEs with experience in supporting NHS frameworks. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market presence and build valuable partnerships within the healthcare sector, particularly given the lack of competition in this direct award process.

## Notice

Cellular Pathology Insourcing. This is awarded using documentation from the NHS Workforce Alliance Insourcing framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for insourcing cellular pathology services

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition

The approximate lifetime value of this contract is PS100,000

The services are expected to be delivered between 1st June 2026 and 8th January 2027.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057654-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## 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

- 18 Jun 2026 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057654-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.healthnow.co.uk/
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

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