Award

British Computer Society Membership

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

In the latest development of the procurement process, the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the award of a contract to the British Computer Society (BCS) for membership services. This direct procurement process, classified under business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, falls below the threshold and was conducted without competition. The location for this procurement process is Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln, UK. The contract, valued at £53,200 gross (£44,400 actual), spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, having been signed on the 31st July 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in membership services or related areas to explore similar future contracts within the public sector, potentially enhancing their revenue streams and market presence. Companies possessing capabilities in business services, particularly those providing comprehensive membership offerings, are well-suited to engage with such contracts. Despite the current award status, businesses in the vicinity or those targeting regional growth may benefit from understanding the procurement methods used by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

British Computer Society Membership

Notice Description

Membership to the British Computer Society (BSC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05821c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046366-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Gail Bowman
Contact Email
gail.bowman@gmail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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