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Notice of Intention to make an award under the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process - Provision of end-to-end digital histopathology pathway service with integrated AI diagnostic support and NHS reporting services

Published 26 Feb 2026
26 Feb 2026


Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-065cfc
1. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Notice of Intention to make an award. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This is a Notice of Intention to make an award and is being published in line with Regulation 12 - under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - PSR) Regulations 2023. The Most Suitable Provider Process shall be used to commission this service and award a contract. 2. The contract title and Reference - Provision of end-to-end digital histopathology pathway service with integrated AI diagnostic support and NHS reporting The contract reference - C407455 3. The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom the contract has been awarded - Inify Laboratories Ltd 191c Nebula Park Drive Milton Park Oxfordshire England OX14 4SE 4. A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code - Inify delivers a fully integrated, co-designed diagnostic service that aligns with NHS pathways, enables seamless information sharing, and strengthens multidisciplinary collaboration. Its resilient, scalable, and digitally enabled model ensures long-term service continuity and robust governance 85111800 - Pathology services 5. The lifetime value of the contract or, where it is not known, the amounts payable to the provider under the contract - £275000 6. Details of the award decision-makers - Rob Archer (Cellular & Anatomical Pathology Operations Manager), Mark Austin (Category Manager for Clinical Support) 7. A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria - Based on our assessment against PSR criteria, we believe Inify Laboratories is the only provider capable of delivering the required service for the following reasons: • End-to-End Integrated Diagnostic Pathway: Inify offers a fully digital, AI-supported histopathology service covering the entire prostate cancer diagnostic workflow—from biopsy logistics to final reporting—within a unified digital ecosystem. • Immediate Access to a Complete Digital Solution: Their platform is fully paperless and interoperable from day one, regardless of the Trust’s existing digital infrastructure. • Specialist Focus and Proven Expertise: Inify is purpose-built for prostate cancer diagnostics, with 2.5 years of proven experience in Sweden, delivering faster and more accurate diagnoses compared to generalist labs. • AI-Enhanced Accuracy and Efficiency: Validated AI tools significantly reduce diagnostic variation and improve turnaround times (average 3.5 days), supporting NHS reporting targets. • ISO 15189 Accredited Digital Lab: Inify operates a fully standardised, controlled laboratory with embedded AI and an in-house LIMS, ensuring quality and compliance at scale. • Alignment with NHS Objectives: The service directly supports the NHS Histopathology Improvement Plan and National Cancer reporting targets, while improving workforce efficiency and patient experience 8. Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest - No declared conflicts of interest 9. Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed - Decision makers have completed and signed conflicts of interest declarations prior to commencing the process (no conflicts declared).

Full CPV breakdown

  • 85111800 — Pathology services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type
Central government
Competition
Direct award (no competition)
Contract type
Services
Winning supplier
Large company
Procurement method
Direct award
Main category
Services
Above threshold
Yes
Legal basis
UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status
Complete
Award status
Pending
Contract can be extended to
13 Mar 2028
Renewal
12 months possible extension
Language
EN
Published
26 Feb 2026 12:56
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cfc
Notice ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cfc

Organisations on this notice

Supplier Large
191C Nebula Park Drive Milton Park Oxfordshire, Oxford, OX14 4SE, United Kingdom
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GB-COH 15997568

Key dates

Future Signature Date
13 Mar 2026 · Scheduled

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Organisations

Party 1 › Name University Hospitals Plymouth
Party 1 › Address › Street Derriford Road
Party 1 › Address › Town / city Plymouth
Party 1 › Address › Postcode PL6 8DH
Party 1 › Address › Country GB
Party 1 › Address › Country United Kingdom
Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) UKK41
Party 1 › Role buyer
Party 1 › Link https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
Party 1 › Classification › Description Public authority - central government
Party 2 › Name Inify Laboratories Ltd
Party 2 › Address › Street 191C Nebula Park Drive Milton Park Oxfordshire
Party 2 › Address › Town / city Oxford
Party 2 › Address › Postcode OX14 4SE
Party 2 › Address › Country GB
Party 2 › Address › Country United Kingdom
Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) UKJ14
Party 2 › Role supplier
Party 2 › Business size large
Party 2 › VCSEs No

Buyer

Name University Hospitals Plymouth

Tender

Title Notice of Intention to make an award under the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process - Provision of end-to-end digital histopathology pathway service with integrated AI diagnostic support and NHS reporting services
Status complete
Procedure type direct
Procedure Direct award
Reason for this procedure This intention to award notice is being conducted via most suitable provider route
Lot › Status complete
Document › Document type Conflict of interest
Document › Description Not published

Awards

Title Provision of end-to-end digital histopathology pathway service with integrated AI diagnostic support and NHS reporting
Status pending
Value › Value incl. VAT £275,000
Value › Value £275,000
Value › Currency GBP
Category services
Above threshold Yes
Supplier › Name Inify Laboratories Ltd
Item › CPV › Description Pathology services
Contract period › Start 13 Mar 2026
Contract period › End 13 Mar 2027
Contract period › Can be extended to 13 Mar 2028
Can be renewed Yes
Renewal › Description 12 months possible extension
Document › Document type Award notice
Document › Description Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document › Link https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017292-2026
Document › Published 26 Feb 2026
Milestone › Type Future signature date
Milestone › Due 13 Mar 2026
Milestone › Status scheduled
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