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07 Jul 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involved a contract for specialist pathology services titled "Specialist send away tests - Cambridge." The contracting process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with no application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, saw its contract signed on 1st April 2026. The procurement focused on pathology services in the UKF25 region and followed a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior competition call, aiming for completion by the 7th of July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those offering pathology or testing services. The award, valued at £36,000 and made to Cardiff And Vale ULHB, underscores the viability for large-scale health entities or those looking to expand their regional service offerings. Suitable enterprises for this contract would be those capable of delivering specialist patient testing efficiently and with high standards, fostering growth in sectors associated with public healthcare infrastructure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist send away tests - Cambridge

Notice Description

Provision of specialist patient testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made using Direct Award Process B for the provision of specialist referral testing.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract modification notice, 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. This contract has now been formally modified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063567-2026
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
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
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF AND VALE ULHB

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