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PlanningMiscellaneous health servicesCPV: 75122000

Pathology Reporting Services

South Cambridgeshire
Published 20 May, 2025
Contract Value
£120,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub is in the planning stage of procuring a framework for Pathology Reporting Services, which is anticipated to commence on 2 November 2025 and conclude on 1 November 2028, with a potential extension until 2029. Located in Fulbourn, UK, the procurement falls under the services category and includes a total estimated value of £144 million. Divided into four lots, this tender aims to encompass services such as reporting, slide scanning, and managed services within the healthcare sector.

The contracting process follows a framework agreement methodology and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key communication regarding the next steps will be disseminated by 1 September 2025. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical and pathology services, particularly those specialising in pathology reporting and hospital support.

Given the wide-ranging services within the framework, it offers an avenue for both existing healthcare providers and new entrants to expand their footprint within the public health sector. SMEs with expertise in medical specialist services and the capacity to provide comprehensive pathology solutions could find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, the procurement's inclusive structure offers a pathway for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with the NHS, bolstering growth potential and reinforcing their market presence.

Notice Description

The main purpose of this framework is to provide Contracting Authorities with a compliant route to market for their Pathology Reporting Services. The types of services expected to be captured under the framework will be divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Reporting Only Lot 2 - Slide Scanning and Reporting Lot 3 - Paraffin/Sample Jar, Scan and Report Lot 4 - Managed Service

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£120,000,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

EOE
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
FULBOURN
CB21 5XA
East
England
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-051845

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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