---
title: "Nottingham University referred tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059255"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059255.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Nottingham University referred tests

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059255

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## Summary

The procurement process for Nottingham University's referred pathology tests has been concluded, with the contract awarded to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The buying organisation was Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Kettering, UK. The industry category pertains to pathology services under the Healthcare Services sector. This procurement fell under the "limited" method, specifically a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contracting process does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract was formally signed on 1st April 2025, valued at £12,782 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services to engage with public health sectors and expand their reach. Companies offering specialised pathology testing services, particularly those capable of providing seamless service integrations with NHS facilities, would find themselves well-suited to similar procurement opportunities in the future. Engaging in such contracts can lead to growth through consistent demand from NHS trusts and alignment with regulated healthcare procurement processes.

## 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

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/053216-2025 |
| 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 | £12,782 |

## 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS 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/053216-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nuh.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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