WPL06349 Histology Insourcing
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTEstimated Value
Up to £861,720
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 March 2026
Type
services
Overview
Insourcing to address workload backlog in Histology to improve turnaround times. Technical services for all resection and biopsy pathways.
Pathology Services (Histology Technical Preparation and Send Back (Recuts) Service(s). Technical Services for all resection and biopsy pathways (including, but not limited to, dermatology, gastrointestinal, gynaecology, breast, urology, and national screening programmes for bowel, breast, and cervical).
This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. Contract Start Date: 23/03/2026 Contract End Date: 22/03/2027 Option to extend for further 12 months.
Additional details
Estimated lifetime value of the contract is : £1,034,064 incl VAT (incl extension option). This is a new service and provider.
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Award Details
Health Now Limited
£861,720
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18 Week Support Limited
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- 3
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1 contract wonlatest 1 Oct 2025£260,000
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18 Week Support Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
25 March 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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