---
title: "PSR Urgent award for Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# PSR Urgent award for Pathology Services

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe3

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has awarded a contract for the provision of pathology services, specifically aimed at ensuring continuity of sexual health services in Greenwich. This contract, titled "PSR Urgent award for Pathology Services," falls under the services category and is located within the UKI51 region in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method due to pressing circumstances, as the incumbent provider went into liquidation, posing a risk to patient health without immediate action. According to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the procurement process was completed as an urgent award without prior competition to secure ongoing services. The contract commenced on 24th March 2026 and concludes on 30th September 2026, having been signed on 17th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for pathology service providers, particularly those capable of swiftly adapting to meet essential health service needs under urgent conditions. Large-scale businesses with experience in healthcare service provision and the ability to operate effectively under direct award circumstances are particularly well-suited to engagements of this nature. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000 gross, highlights the importance of reliability and agility in service provision, offering a foothold in a critical sector that ensures welfare continuity in sub-central governmental operations.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded without prior call for competition. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act do not apply to this award. This is confirmation of a contract award under the PSR Urgent Award procedure for the provision of Pathology Services for sexual health services in Greenwich. - The award was made under urgency due to the incumbent going into liquidation. This decision was made to safeguard patient health. Failure to award would result in risks to patient diagnosis and treatment being delay. - The decision maker is the Chief Officer for Health and Social Care - No conflicts of interest were declared. The contract commencement date is 24th March 2026 and contract end date 30th September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073969-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE18 6HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DOCTORS LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073969-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073969-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tdlpathology.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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