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07 Jul 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Specialist send away tests - Great Ormand Street" project by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust involved a recently completed award stage. This award was made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not incorporate the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without a prior publication of a competition call, and it falls under the services category, specifically pathology services. The contract, valued at £6,000, was awarded to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust and was signed on 1st April 2026. The procurement was targeted for services within the UKF2 region.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pathology services, to leverage their expertise in fulfilling referral testing requirements. Companies that are well-suited to provide specialised healthcare services or to engage with NHS Trusts for service provision could find opportunities for growth and collaboration. By successfully securing such contracts, companies can establish a strong presence in the public healthcare market and potentially expand their range of services offered. The limited procurement method meant that previous suppliers with proven expertise and established relationships were more likely to benefit from this award.

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Notice Title

Specialist send away tests - Great Ormand Street

Notice Description

Referred 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-06c51d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063609-2026
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
£6,000 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
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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
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

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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