ULC university hospital send aways

This procurement process involves the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The project, titled "ULC university hospital send aways," falls under the industry category of pathology services, specifically for specialist patient send away tests accredited by UKAS. The location for service delivery is specified in the UKF2 region.

The procurement process was carried out using a limited method, specifically a Direct Award under Procedure B without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its regulatory scope. The contract, valued at GBP 7,500, was signed on 1 April 2024, signalling the completion of the award stage for this direct award tender. The awarded contract has been made active, with the supplier being University College London (UCL).

This tender creates opportunities for business growth for those in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pathology and diagnostics services. Companies with expertise in providing specialist patient tests and meeting UKAS accreditation standards would find this contract relevant. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for large-scale healthcare institutions or university hospitals like UCL, who can provide comprehensive pathology services efficiently under regulatory requirements.

The limited procurement method used implies strong potential for businesses capable of supplying niche, specialised services directly to the contracting authority without undergoing a full competitive tender process, thus streamlining their entry into public sector contracts.