This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 15:25

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 16:34

Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 16:21

Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service", was led by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It falls under the industry category of services with a focus on survey services as per the CPV classification 79311000. The location for the provision is concentrated within the United Kingdom, particularly involving regions within Kettering and Northampton. The procurement has recently entered the awarding phase with the award status pending as of 28th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 17th August 2026 with a potential renewal period. The procurement method employed was the open procedure, allowing for a transparent and competitive bidding process involving multiple parties.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large firms like Civica, who have been awarded the contract. With a gross contract value of GBP 183,097, this procurement provides financial and strategic opportunities, reinforcing the contractor's position in the public sector health services domain. Businesses that specialize in survey services and those capable of adhering to technical and social value requirements specified would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, this procurement advocates for sustainable practices and social value, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aligned with these values. The transparency of the open procedure ensures a fair play field, fostering competition and innovation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service

Notice Description

Provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of 1 x 12 months

Planning Information

Engagement was held with a couple of suppliers in December 2025 and a planned procurement notice was issued on 12/12/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074369-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£152,581 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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