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24 Jul 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Project Management Service to support its Network Refresh Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of project management software development services and is located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £73,600, commenced on 1st May 2026 and runs until 31st October 2026. The award stage was completed, with the contract published on 24th July 2026, following the award date on 30th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management and IT infrastructure services. Specifically, companies with expertise in project management software development are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although the contract was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of managing complex network refresh programmes, particularly those with a successful track record of working within the NHS or similar healthcare sectors, may find substantial growth opportunities in participating in such tenders. Max20 Project Solutions Limited was the successful supplier, illustrating the chance for specialised service providers to engage with major public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Project Management Service to support Network Refresh Programme

Notice Description

Project Management Service to support Network Refresh Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4010bb66-9d8a-4395-838b-3d305e023850
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d5531f-ab44-4ed6-8e53-c0d029d1c7af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212331 - Project management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAX20 PROJECT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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