---
title: "Specialist sent away tests - Manchester NGH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c78a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-09"
---

# Specialist sent away tests - Manchester NGH

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c78a

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## Summary

The procurement process, handled by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, pertains to the contract "Specialist sent away tests - Manchester NGH," classified under the "Pathology services" industry category. This contract, concerning specialist referral testing, has reached the award stage, with a confirmation of contract award notice published on 9th July 2026. Located in Northampton (region UKF24), the procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award was granted to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust using a direct award process, with the contract valued at £46,733 and signed on 1st April 2026. This limited procurement method did not publish a prior call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in providing pathology services, especially those capable of delivering specialist testing services to healthcare institutions. Large organisations already working within the NHS framework might find this contract particularly beneficial due to its specific service requirements and direct awarding process. Companies aiming to expand their service offerings in the health sector could leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen their presence in this niche market, ensuring compliance with the latest healthcare procurement regulations. The involvement of entities like Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust reflects the scale and capacity desired by the commissioning body.

## Notice

Specialist send away tests 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/064719-2026 |
| 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 | 9 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 | £46,733 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064719-2026

## 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.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/

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