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16 Jul 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HE Affiliate Membership" contract was managed by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Advance HE, effective from 1st January 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a targeted approach to supplier selection. The total contract value is £11,047. This award was published on 16th July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the education and training sector. Specifically, organisations not classified as SMEs or VCSE could find similar procurement processes beneficial. Businesses with expertise in providing affiliate membership or related services could leverage such tenders for growth. Engaging with NHS Foundation Trusts, which are substantial buyers in the public sector, can enhance visibility and lead to further opportunities within the healthcare and educational domains.

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Notice Title

HE Affiliate Membership

Notice Description

Invoice SI004955Advance HE Affiliate Membership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0bbf9c6-0588-46bb-8c94-b582f6e0769b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7e7a30-4d41-4fa8-9ea5-212de3fe5e50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,047 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,047 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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
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

ADVANCE HE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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