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Project Management for Ambient Voice Implementation

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for project management consultancy services for the implementation of Ambient Voice technology. The contract, valued at £44,220, was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Based in Manchester, the buying organisation finalised the procurement process with an award status on 27th March 2026. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 29th May 2026, with services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage, following the tender period which ended on 22nd February 2026, under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV code 72224000).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in innovative voice technology implementations. It is suitable for various business scales, although this particular procurement involved a supplier identified as a small or medium enterprise (SME), GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED. Such tenders offer a pathway for businesses within this industry sector to engage in public sector projects, expand their portfolio, and enhance their stature within niche markets. Firms with robust project management expertise and the agility to operate within framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Project Management for Ambient Voice Implementation

Notice Description

Project Management for Ambient Voice Implementation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a3476a9-7fc8-4621-bdb8-7b4076af6a1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff57aa9-595a-4f99-ab18-7c7fddaa2df5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,220 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 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
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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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