---
title: "Specialist Pathology Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b702"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Specialist Pathology Testing

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b702

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## Summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Specialist Pathology Testing" services, specifically focusing on microbiology and immunology tests. The procurement falls under the health services category (CPV 85111800) and is located in the UK, particularly within the UKF25 region. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 1st September 2024. This procurement adopted a limited procedure, awarding the contract directly without prior publication due to the directive classification as outside the scope.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the pathology and health services industry. Businesses experienced in microbiology and immunology testing can find avenues for collaboration and service provision to major health bodies like the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which is the awarded supplier in this contract. Companies with capabilities to meet highly specialised health service requirements and adhere to stringent regulatory standards are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Specialist Microbiology/Immunology tests that we are mandated to send to UK Health Security Agency (previously covered by a waiver).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist Microbiology/Immunology tests that we are mandated to send to UK Health Security Agency (previously covered by a waiver).

### Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037079-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037079-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk
- https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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