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Provision of full diagnostic histopathology service

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UKK23, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Hollie Caddy

Contact Email: servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
102047.0 GBP
Published
16 Apr 2025, 15:59
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85111800 - Pathology services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
POUNDBURY CANCER CENTRE LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of full diagnostic histopathology service including Her2 Testing, Placenta (wet to report) and SP142/22C3 to support the Trusts Cancer Pathways.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This is a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Poundbury Cancer Institute, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using Process C. This is an existing service.<br/><br/>The contract is for the provision of a diagnostic histopathology service. <br/><br/>The contract term is for one year, from 01/05/2025 to 30/04/2026. <br/><br/>The estimated value is £102,047.00.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

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