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Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2025 at 14:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance" contract was led by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector in the United Kingdom (located at Rothwell Rd, Kettering, NN16 8UZ). The procurement was completed under a direct method without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, was awarded to ACF Technologies UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Woking Surrey. This process is identified by the OCDS ID "ocds-h6vhtk-050889-017370-2025" and reached the Award stage on 28th April 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in service provision for the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in software support and maintenance services. Companies like ACF Technologies UK Ltd, which can deliver vital services such as those required by blood banks, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Despite the absence of competition in this procurement method, businesses equipped with niche expertise in phlebotomy and medical software can gain similar contracts by positioning themselves to meet the distinct needs of public authorities like the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This highlights the importance for businesses to establish relationships within the public sector and demonstrate their capacity to manage significant healthcare-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance , start date is 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050889
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017370-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85146000 - Services provided by blood banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chibuzo Onoh
Contact Email
chibuzo.onoh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACF TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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