---
title: "Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b979"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b979

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, focuses on outsourcing histopathology reporting under the title "Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing". This is a service procurement within the pathology industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 85111800, and is located in the South East region of the UK (UKJ31). The procurement stage is complete, with a contract signed on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, utilising the HealthTrust Europe LLP framework as part of Lot 2 - Pathology Reporting.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic service solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts under existing framework agreements like the one provided by HealthTrust Europe. Large businesses, such as Backlogs Limited from London, which successfully secured this particular contract, are well-suited to compete due to their scale and capabilities to manage supply chains efficiently. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare services sector would benefit from engaging in such procurement opportunities, providing they can offer competitive pricing and fulfil the contract's requirements under the specified framework.

## Notice

Outsourcing of Histopathology Reporting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Histopathology Reporting Outsourcing/Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions

Options: Call-Off Contract under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Supply of Diagnostic Service Solutions (reference number: SF053004) dated 13th September 2022 using Lot 2 - Pathology Reporting. The Term of this Contract shall be two (2) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended by two (2) twelve (12) month periods, provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than four (4) years in total.

### Procurement Information

Use of a HTE framework that allows for a direst award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058222-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 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 | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | COSHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO6 3LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Cosham |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BACKLOGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058222-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.porthosp.nhs.uk

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