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08 Jul 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, concerning the award of a contract for "Specialist send away tests - UHCL NGH," was submitted by the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, located in Northampton, UK (region UKF24). This procurement, classified under the pathology services industry category with CPV code 85111800, corresponds to a procurement stage of 'award' with completion status. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026 with a value of £2,486.59. The procurement method was 'limited,' utilising the Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which bypasses the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The main supplier is the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, specifically those providing pathology services. Companies possessing the capability to render specialist referral testing services should find this a suited opportunity to expand their reach within the NHS framework. Due to the specific nature of the services and the specialised knowledge required, businesses with established competence and experience in healthcare services, particularly within the pathology category, stand the best chance of success in such procurement opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can considerably enhance a company's portfolio and offer the potential for long-term growth and stability within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist send away tests - UHCL NGH

Notice Description

Specialist send away tests for patients.

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-06c610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064058-2026
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
£2,486 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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