---
title: "Agency Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cde8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
---

# Agency Pathology Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cde8

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## Summary

Kent County Council has recently completed a public procurement process for "Agency Pathology Services," a project under the healthcare industry category. The procurement relates to the provision of pathology services in the UK, specifically in the region UKJ4. Although the tender has progressed to the award stage, the contract remains active, highlighting a procurement timeline that began on 1st January 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2027 if renewed as required. Being a "lightTouch" procurement method, it is classified as below threshold with an unknown detailed procurement method, and it operates under legal standards set forth by the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services, particularly those capable of catering to large-scale demands, as evidenced by Pulse Healthcare Limited having been awarded the contract. Companies contending in similar sectors, especially those with experience in the public health domain, stand to gain considerable business growth potential. The project offers a gross contract value of £126,000, providing a lucrative chance for innovative pathology service providers looking to engage with public authorities such as Kent County Council and expand their footprint in the public healthcare market within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Procurment of Agency Pathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067830-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PULSE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067830-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067830-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pulsejobs.com/

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