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Medical Student Accommodation

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, titled "Medical Student Accommodation," falls under the services category, specifically hotel accommodation services (CPV Code 55110000). Based in Gillingham, at Medway Maritime Hospital, the buying organisation represents a central government public authority. This tender process, initiated directly without competition, has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 15th September 2025. The process was completed with the University of Kent, a large-scale supplier, located in Canterbury. The contract was active for a single day on 16th September 2025, with a gross value of £36,158.40.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality living arrangements for medical students. Companies within the hotel and hospitality industry, especially those in the UK familiar with public sector procurement, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Such contracts can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation, offering growth through reliable partnerships with governmental health institutions like Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Medical Student Accommodation

Notice Description

PO: 260006955 Medical Student Accommodation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056789-2025
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
£30,132 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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