University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests

The procurement process, titled "University Hospital Leicester Referred Tests," has been completed under the governance of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buying organisation, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Kettering, UKF2 region, has awarded the contract valued at £342,000 to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This contract, concerning pathology services, falls under the services category and was not subjected to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award without prior publication, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2025. The award was finalised through a direct award procedure B within the framework of the NHS Provider Selection Regime. This procurement provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services.

Companies with UKAS accreditation and expertise in specialist patient testing are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The involvement of renowned institutions in the healthcare sector, such as University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, enhances the attractiveness and credibility for contractors looking to expand their footprint in the health services industry within the UK. This contract highlights the potential for businesses to engage in government contracts that do not follow typical competitive bidding, offering rapid procurement opportunities for established and qualified suppliers.