---
title: "Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050889"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050889.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-28"
---

# Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050889

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance" contract was led by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector in the United Kingdom (located at Rothwell Rd, Kettering, NN16 8UZ). The procurement was completed under a direct method without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, was awarded to ACF Technologies UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Woking Surrey. This process is identified by the OCDS ID "ocds-h6vhtk-050889-017370-2025" and reached the Award stage on 28th April 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in service provision for the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in software support and maintenance services. Companies like ACF Technologies UK Ltd, which can deliver vital services such as those required by blood banks, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Despite the absence of competition in this procurement method, businesses equipped with niche expertise in phlebotomy and medical software can gain similar contracts by positioning themselves to meet the distinct needs of public authorities like the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This highlights the importance for businesses to establish relationships within the public sector and demonstrate their capacity to manage significant healthcare-related services.

## Notice

Phlebotomy Software Support and Maintenance , start date is 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017370-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACF TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85146000 - Services provided by blood banks

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017370-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017370-2025
  28th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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