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Adult Spirometry Services in Northamptonshire

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "Adult Spirometry Services in Northamptonshire" under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This service addresses respiratory issues and aims to reduce demand for acute care services by providing spirometry testing in primary care settings. The contract, valued at £158,333, began on 1st July 2025 and is set to end on 30th June 2026, with the possibility of a 3-month extension. Located in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions, this contract was awarded through a limited procurement method to the National Services for Health Improvement (NSHI), bypassing the regular Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to its urgency.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for health service providers, particularly those capable of delivering spirometry testing with ARTP-certified staff. Companies involved in respiratory healthcare services will find this an attractive opportunity, as it allows expansion into the Northamptonshire region by partnering with NHS bodies during critical healthcare delivery periods. Moreover, the contract supports business growth by ensuring companies can extend their expertise in respiratory diagnostics and treatments, reinforcing their market presence and fostering relationships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Adult Spirometry Services in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

Spirometry testing in primary care for adults, delivered by quality assured Association for Respiratory, Technology & Physiology (ARTP) registered staff. Spirometry is a common breathing test used to assess lung function. It measures how much air you can breathe out and how quickly you can do so. This test helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions like asthma and COPD.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Spirometry testing in primary care for adults, delivered by quality assured Association for Respiratory, Technology & Physiology (ARTP) registered staff. Spirometry is a common breathing test used to assess lung function. It measures how much air you can breathe out and how quickly you can do so. This test helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions like asthma and COPD. Contract Commencement date 1st July 2025. End date 30th June 2026

Options: An option of 3 months is included in the contract.

Procurement Information

'This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05856e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
agem.procurementnorthants@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 6EY
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL SERVICES FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT (NSHI

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