---
title: "University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059251"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059251.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059251

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests," has been completed under the governance of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buying organisation, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Kettering, UKF2 region, has awarded the contract valued at £342,000 to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This contract, concerning pathology services, falls under the services category and was not subjected to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award without prior publication, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2025. The award was finalised through a direct award procedure B within the framework of the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

This procurement provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services. Companies with UKAS accreditation and expertise in specialist patient testing are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The involvement of renowned institutions in the healthcare sector, such as University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, enhances the attractiveness and credibility for contractors looking to expand their footprint in the health services industry within the UK. This contract highlights the potential for businesses to engage in government contracts that do not follow typical competitive bidding, offering rapid procurement opportunities for established and qualified suppliers.

## Notice

Specialist patient send away tests UKAS accredited.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made following Direct Award Process B for the provision of specialist patient tests.

### Procurement Information

This is a PSR Direct Award Notice B for the extension of an existing contract as per contractual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053212-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £342,000 |

## 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053212-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:999999-2099:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/

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