Pathology Services

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for pathology services under the Provider Selection Regime regulations. The contract is valued at £3,000,000 (ex VAT) and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The award decision has been made, but the contract is not yet formally awarded, marking the start of the standstill period.

Businesses can submit representations by 21st March 2025. The procurement method is a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, conducted under the Health Care Services regulations from 2023, making this process fall outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth for companies involved in healthcare services, specifically those providing pathology, blood transfusion, point of care testing, and transport services.

The existing provider, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, has been identified to continue providing these services based on their satisfactory performance in the original contract. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare solutions and strong collaboration capabilities are well-suited to compete in such opportunities within the Berkshire region. The procurement values service sustainability, improving access, reducing health inequalities, facilitating choice, and social value, which are critical factors for providers in the healthcare industry.