Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP
OC404345
Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton
Keighley
BD20 6TD
UK
Contact person: Saranne Tate
Telephone: +44 1535294491
E-mail: saranne.tate@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.airdale-trust.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.airdale-trust.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES
Reference number: C232350
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111800
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
PROVISION OF DIGITAL HISTOLOGY EXTERNAL REPORTING <br/>SERVICES FOR AIREDALE AND BRADFORD
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PROVISION OF DIGITAL HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR AIREDALE AND BRADFORD, DIAGNOSTIC HISTOLOGY REPORTING SERVICE VIA SLIDE OR DIGITAL IMAGE TO BE DELIVERED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN FROM 01/06/2026 TO 30/06/2027.<br/><br/>THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY AND THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL THE STANDSTILL PERIOD HAS ENDED AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED.<br/><br/>NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.<br/><br/>NO SUBCONTRACTING IS EXPECTED
II.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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/><br/>Award decision-makers;<br/>Sarah Walters<br/>Mark Harrison<br/><br/>Based on the Authorities assessment and PSR decision making process (taking into account key criteria; quality, value, integration, inequalities and access), ILS LLP intends to award a contract following MSP Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).<br/><br/>The authority is proposing a new contract to replace the existing contract at the end of its term and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.<br/><br/>ILS LLP is of the view that they are able to identify the most suitable provider without running a competitive exercise.<br/><br/>Direct Award Processes A (only one provider can provide the services) and B (unrestricted patient choice) and C where an existing provider is satisfying its contract and the new contract will not be materially different from the current contract do not apply and a competitive process is unlikely to add value for patients, taxpayers, or the population.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/04/2026