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Professional Services

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has completed a selective procurement process for a contract titled "Professional Services" in the legal services industry, with the procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The process, which falls under the CPV classification 79100000, was initiated on a tender basis. The award status is active, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2024 and concluding on 30th November 2026. The contracting process is centred in Manchester, United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £10,000. The procurement stage currently reached is the Award stage, as of the most recent date of 15th July 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those that can engage in selective tenders without reliance on being SME or VCSE compliant. The participation requirements suggest that larger firms, adept at managing framework agreements, are well-suited to compete. Legal service providers looking to expand through well-defined contractual engagements with public healthcare institutions like The Christie NHS Foundation Trust may find this tender significant. Additionally, the awarded supplier, BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, demonstrates the calibre of companies involved and sets a benchmark for similar firms aspiring to enter the public sector legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services

Notice Description

Professional Services 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60f252d2-e84f-4d0e-a52f-d94d5de61500
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ccb4a0-02ab-4bf2-9332-efb74a3dec47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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