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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
- Primary CPV
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85111800 *
Pathology services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Plymouth, South West
- Value
- £275,000
- Contract
-
1 year Duration
13/03/2026 13/03/2027
- Contract Types
-
85 *Health & social work servicesFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom · UKK41
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
University Hospitals Plymouth
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
85111800 *
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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).
Awarded to
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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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 |