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08 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the provision of specialist referral testing services, specifically focusing on pathology services under the industry category. The process, titled "Specialist send away tests - Cambridge," involves the location of Kettering in the UKF2 region. The procurement followed a limited procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, and it has now progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on 1st April 2026, with a contract value of £32,500. This tender is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract provides opportunities for organisations specialising in pathology services to gain recognition and access within a large healthcare framework. Businesses that are capable of providing high-quality specialised testing services and are adept at managing direct awards without competitive calls are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The award to a large and reputable entity, such as Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrates the potential for strategic partnerships and growth within the healthcare services sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist send away tests - Cambridge

Notice Description

Referred specialist testing 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-06c681
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064259-2026
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
£32,500 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
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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