Tender

Provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 public procurement process for the provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service is currently at the tender stage, managed by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically survey services, and is organised as an open procedure. Business entities have until 20th April 2026 at 13:00 BST to submit their tenders, with an enquiry period ending on 9th April 2026. The award is expected to be finalised by 5th May 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, is intended to be active from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with an optional extension of one year. The hospitals are located in regions UKF25 (Kettering) and UKF24 (Northampton) in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in survey services, offering a chance to initiate or expand operations in the healthcare sector. The clear requirements outlined in the tender, such as the emphasis on social value and technical criteria, make it particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs within the UK aiming to enhance their portfolios. With a focus on electronic submissions and utilisation of English language, companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive survey solutions and associated support services are well-positioned to participate. This contract could provide business growth, steady income, and visibility within the public healthcare system, paving the way to further future opportunities in this domain.

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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/027003-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS 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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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