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Specialist sent away tests - Manchester NGH

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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09 Jul 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, handled by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, pertains to the contract "Specialist sent away tests - Manchester NGH," classified under the "Pathology services" industry category. This contract, concerning specialist referral testing, has reached the award stage, with a confirmation of contract award notice published on 9th July 2026. Located in Northampton (region UKF24), the procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award was granted to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust using a direct award process, with the contract valued at £46,733 and signed on 1st April 2026. This limited procurement method did not publish a prior call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in providing pathology services, especially those capable of delivering specialist testing services to healthcare institutions. Large organisations already working within the NHS framework might find this contract particularly beneficial due to its specific service requirements and direct awarding process. Companies aiming to expand their service offerings in the health sector could leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen their presence in this niche market, ensuring compliance with the latest healthcare procurement regulations. The involvement of entities like Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust reflects the scale and capacity desired by the commissioning body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist sent away tests - Manchester 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c78a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064719-2026
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
£46,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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