Coming up· published 22 May 2025
Digital pathology
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is planning Digital pathology. It is a framework for other health and social care in Stoke-on-Trent.
Source: Find a Tender, published 22 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 14:37
View notice2026
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2028
Contract ends
2 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is planning Digital pathology. It is a framework for other health and social care in Stoke-on-Trent. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £3,388,707. The contract runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028. It lasts 2 years.
Find a Tender published it on 22 May 2025. The notice number is 025136-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051eb1.
Summary of the contracting process
The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a digital pathology service. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is classified within the pathology services industry. The framework call off is valued at £3,388,707, exclusive of VAT, even though the gross amount totals £4,066,448.40.
The procurement involves a planned contract period beginning on 1st November 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2028. It is situated in Stoke on Trent, UKG23 region. Important upcoming dates include a future notice date set for 1st September 2026.
This tender follows a framework agreement and is above the procurement threshold.
The notice in full
Digital Pathology Service
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2028 (2 years)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £3,388,707
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 025136-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051eb1
- CPV code
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Town
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Postcode
- ST4 6QG
- Electoral ward
- Penkhull & Springfields
- Constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
- Region
- West Midlands
- Sub-region
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Area
- Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- Steve Kettle
- Address
- Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG · West Midlands · England
Not stated in the notice: phone.
Documents and links
Questions about Digital pathology
When will the Digital pathology tender open?
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How much is the Digital pathology contract worth?
The estimated value is £3,388,707. The contract runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028 (2 years).
Who is the buyer for Digital pathology?
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, based in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. The named contact is Steve Kettle.
How do I bid for Digital pathology?
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
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