Provision of Pathology Testing Services
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Up to £130,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 October 2026
Type
services
Overview
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Provision of Pathology testing services
Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Details
- Synnovis Analytics LLP
- Friars Bridge Court, 41-43 Blackfriars Road, London, England, SE1 8NZ
Eligibility & compliance
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 19/10/2026.
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Procurement Act 2023
Additional details
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR 2.The contract title and reference.
Title: Provision of Pathology Testing Services 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code Description – Pathology services CPV Code – 85111800– Pathology services
5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract. £130,000 (24 months)
6.Details of the award decision-makers. Key Individuals – Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Pathology 7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider 1.
Quality and Innovation – Existing supplier for pathology testing. No issues with current supply, 2.
Value – They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation. 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared 9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.
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2 contracts wonlatest 5 Oct 2026£1m
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1 contract wonlatest 1 Oct 2025£640,000
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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
8 October 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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