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University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests," has been completed under the governance of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buying organisation, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Kettering, UKF2 region, has awarded the contract valued at £342,000 to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This contract, concerning pathology services, falls under the services category and was not subjected to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award without prior publication, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2025. The award was finalised through a direct award procedure B within the framework of the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

This procurement provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services. Companies with UKAS accreditation and expertise in specialist patient testing are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The involvement of renowned institutions in the healthcare sector, such as University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, enhances the attractiveness and credibility for contractors looking to expand their footprint in the health services industry within the UK. This contract highlights the potential for businesses to engage in government contracts that do not follow typical competitive bidding, offering rapid procurement opportunities for established and qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests

Notice Description

Specialist patient send away tests UKAS accredited.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made following Direct Award Process B for the provision of specialist patient tests.

Procurement Information

This is a PSR Direct Award Notice B for the extension of an existing contract as per contractual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053212-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Further Information

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