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impact statement
Successfully implementing a managed pathology service across three trusts
West Yorkshire & Harrogate Pathology Network
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust (CHFT), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), and The Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (MYHT) joined forces to form a New Pathology Partnership (NPP), aiming to deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services.
This collaboration led to a successful procurement of pathology equipment, reagents, and consumables, unlocking significant long-term value and savings within a market that is known for being one of the most litigious markets across the NHS.
We provided programme management resource which has helped to deliver:
Robust programme management – comprehensive documentation and active oversight of risks, issues, and interdependencies to prevent delays and scope creep
Strategic business case development – produced an Outline Business Case to identify the preferred procurement route for NHSE sign-off and a Full Business Case to enable Trusts to proceed to contract award
Procurement assurance – maintained detailed commercial and legal records to mitigate the risk of challenge in a highly litigious market
Governance and audit trail – standardised templates and captured decisions across all sub-groups, ensuring transparency and strong governance
The commitment and engagement you demonstrated was a fantastic example of how we can work together in partnership to achieve a positive outcome for all our organisations.
Joint statement from the three Trust Chief Executives
This contract will support improved turnaround times, modernised lab operations and sustainable diagnostic services for the region’s population.
£270m
total value for the delivery of the pathology managed service over the life of the contract (up to 14 years)
