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title: "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network"
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buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b62a2b9-5a7e-4bce-8c8b-a51855adcf08

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network" has reached the award stage, with the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust acting as the buying organisation. This process pertains to pathology services under the industry category CPV 85111800, with a service location in the United Kingdom (postal code NN16 8UZ). The contract was part of a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement, specifically under Lot 1 for Laboratory Diagnostics, and it culminated in an award to ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED, with the award date being 4th June 2026. The contract value is £13,000,000, covering the period from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2036. The procurement method utilised was selective, adhering to the framework's guidelines.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale providers with expertise in pathology and diagnostic services, as evidenced by the successful bidder, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED. As this is a significant managed service contract within the healthcare sector, companies with established experience in healthcare systems, laboratory diagnostics, and pathology services would be well-positioned to compete. The sizeable contract value and the long contract period highlight an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, fostering long-term strategic partnerships with NHS Trusts in the Midlands and East regions.

## Notice

The Midlands East 2 Pathology Network is made of the following NHS Trusts: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust ("ME2 Network"). The ME2 Network carried out a further competition under Lot 1 of the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework reference number 2023 S/00 028831) to select a pathology managed service provider. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has entered into its own contract with the Successful Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479f423-fc6b-455e-a83a-4da9e0e3927f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479f423-fc6b-455e-a83a-4da9e0e3927f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479f423-fc6b-455e-a83a-4da9e0e3927f
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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