---
title: "Cambridge University Hospital referred investigations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059258"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Cambridge University Hospital referred investigations

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059258

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## Summary

The procurement process for pathology services under the title "Cambridge University Hospital referred investigations" has reached the award stage, marking its completion. The buying organisation, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Kettering, UKF2, has awarded a contract to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for specialist referred tests for pathology. This provider selection falls under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with a specific emphasis on the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is noted for not being governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method utilised was a limited direct award procedure, effectuated without a prior publication of a competitive notice, indicating that the procurement process began as a tender and concluded with a formal contract modification signed on the 1st of April, 2025.

This tender presents key business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in pathology services and related healthcare sectors. Companies with expertise in delivering specialised pathology tests can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence in the UK's healthcare market. The awarded contract, valued at £22,213, signifies a potentially lucrative venture for businesses aiming to collaborate with large-scale healthcare organisations such as Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality healthcare diagnostics and possessing the flexibility to engage in direct award processes could benefit significantly from such contracts.

## 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. Additional 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.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract modification notice, 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. This contract has now been formally modified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053219-2025 |
| 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 | £22,213 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053219-2025

## 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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