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GKT Y4 B1 Med student Accommodation

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GKT Y4 B1 Med student Accommodation" was conducted by the MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, a public authority within the United Kingdom's central government sector. The contract, which pertains to hotel accommodation services, has been awarded to the University of Kent in Canterbury. The contracting process followed a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status and hence, was completed without competition. The contract was signed on 15th September 2025 and became active the following day, with a contract period specified for the entirety of 16th September 2025. The process was initiated under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and was specific to the services category, with a gross contract value of £32,885.45.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in accommodation services, especially those that can cater to educational institutions and provide services in a cost-effective manner. Large-scale service providers, like universities with accommodation facilities, are well-suited to meet the needs outlined in this contract. Engaging in such contracts can offer businesses the chance to establish long-term relationships with public entities like MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST and expand their service reach into the public sector, aligning with educational health-related initiatives.

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Notice Title

GKT Y4 B1 Med student Accommodation

Notice Description

PO: 260006952 Accommodation for medical students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ade
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056781-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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