---
title: "Oxford University Hospital referred tests."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059254"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059254.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Oxford University Hospital referred tests.

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059254

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## Summary

The procurement process, completed by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is centred on the award of a contract under the title "Oxford University Hospital referred tests." It falls within the services industry category, specifically covering pathology services. This procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, following a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The process reached the award stage on 1st April 2025 with an active contract status. The location involved in this procurement is in the UKF2 region, and the contracting authority is based in Kettering, while the supplier, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is located in Oxford.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity particularly for large-scale organisations within the healthcare services sector, especially those specializing in pathology services or similar medical testing specialties. Businesses with existing capabilities and interests in providing specialised referral test services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and build partnerships within the NHS framework. The awarded contract, valued at £37,000, showcases the potential financial benefits and strategic alliances that can be forged through similar procurement opportunities, especially under the Provider Selection Regime, which offers a streamlined process for qualified providers.

## Notice

Specialist referred tests for pathology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made following Direct Award Process B for the specialist referred tests for pathology.

### Procurement Information

The following line should be included: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053215-2025 |
| 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 | £37,000 |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053215-2025

## Notice URLs

- 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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