---
title: "Specialist send away tests - Cambridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c681"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c681.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Specialist send away tests - Cambridge

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c681

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the provision of specialist referral testing services, specifically focusing on pathology services under the industry category. The process, titled "Specialist send away tests - Cambridge," involves the location of Kettering in the UKF2 region. The procurement followed a limited procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, and it has now progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on 1st April 2026, with a contract value of £32,500. This tender is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract provides opportunities for organisations specialising in pathology services to gain recognition and access within a large healthcare framework. Businesses that are capable of providing high-quality specialised testing services and are adept at managing direct awards without competitive calls are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The award to a large and reputable entity, such as Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrates the potential for strategic partnerships and growth within the healthcare services sector.

## Notice

Referred specialist testing for patients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made using Direct Award Process B for the provision of specialist referral testing.

### 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/064259-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,500 |

## 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

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064259-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cuh.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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