PATHOLOGY SERVICES · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (Mar 2026)

CPV: Pathology services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

18 Mar 2026, 14:40 GMT

Last source update

1 May 2026, 13:09 BST

Authority reference

PATH012

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-040488

Classification (CPV)

Pathology services

Delivery area

South West (UKK23)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this<br/>contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations<br/>2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015<br/>do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of<br/>this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31<br/>March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an<br/>intention to award under the PSR.

Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.<br/>The decision makers were: Service Manager for Pathology, Bereavement & Spiritual Care Services Clinical Support & Cancer Services Directorate.<br/>No conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.<br/>The key criteria were weighted as follows:<br/>30% quality and Innovation<br/>30% Value<br/>15% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability<br/>15% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice<br/>10% Social value<br/>The weightings reflect the need to balance clinical excellence with financial responsibility while ensuring long‑term service stability and public value. Quality and innovation, along with value for money, are weighted highest (30% each) because the service is clinically critical and must remain both safe and cost‑effective. Integration, collaboration, and sustainability (15%) recognise the importance of maintaining seamless pathways and avoiding disruption to established systems. Improving access and reducing inequalities (15%) ensures the service continues to support equitable patient outcomes. Social value (10%) is included to acknowledge wider community benefits while keeping the primary focus on clinical and financial priorities.<br/>The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria:<br/>The existing suppliers are experienced services providers with a proven track record, and they are highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

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