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10 Jul 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Specialist send away tests - Royal Devon" within the pathology services industry category. Located in UKF24, this procurement opportunity pertains to health services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, specifically excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with a contract award date of 1st April 2026. This process used a limited procurement method, specifically awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, and falls under the services category governed by public law.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for specialist providers in pathology services, particularly those with expertise in referral testing and clinical biochemistry. The awarded contract to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust indicates that similar large-scale healthcare providers with robust testing capabilities could be competitive in future similar opportunities. Businesses specialising in innovative health diagnostics, offering both competitive pricing and high-quality standards, would be well-suited to capitalise on these procurement opportunities within the NHS framework. The involvement of significant healthcare institutions suggests an ongoing demand for advanced pathology services, providing growth potential for businesses catering to the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist send away tests - Royal Devon

Notice Description

Comprehensive service of tests for pathology department which is provided by Consultant Clinical Biochemist Blood Sciences Quality Lead.

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-06c82a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064999-2026
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
£782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days 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

ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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