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Cambridge University Hospital referred investigations

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning Cambridge University Hospital's referred investigations involved Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The procurement was completed under a Direct Award Process B, primarily aimed at procuring specialist send-away tests for pathology services. Classified under the CPV code 85111800, this procurement process falls within the services category. The project, located in the UKF2 region, commenced on 1st April 2025 when the contract was signed with an active award status granted to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement method was limited, without a prior publication call for competition, attributed to the nature of the existing contract extension outside the directive's scope.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those with expertise in offering comprehensive laboratory tests. It creates pathways for collaboration with NHS trusts, fostering growth, especially for firms equipped to handle contractual obligations efficiently in the healthcare sector. Ideal contenders for such contracts are businesses capable of delivering high-quality, specialised diagnostic services, aligning with public health standards and possessing the capacity to manage procurement without prior competition. Engaging in this procurement not only enhances a supplier's portfolio but also establishes crucial connections within the NHS network, paving the way for potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge University Hospital referred investigations

Notice Description

Specialist send away tests for Pathology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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-059253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053214-2025
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
£132,000 £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 BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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