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NHSA Membership

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust engaging with the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) for a membership contract titled "NHSA Membership". It falls under the services category, specifically subscription services, and is located in Liverpool, UK. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, hence conducted without competition. The tender is at the award stage, having been completed with a contract valued at £25,000 for the period starting 3rd September 2025 and ending on 2nd September 2026. The contract was signed on 2nd September 2025.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within health and life sciences services, particularly those specialising in subscription-based offerings. Companies that are engaged in fostering partnerships between NHS trusts and universities, or those seeking to enhance their presence in the northern England healthcare sector, would find this tender particularly appealing. Although the procurement process was direct and below threshold, participating in similar projects can provide visibility and strengthen relationships with key healthcare organisations such as the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and entities like the NHSA.

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Notice Title

NHSA Membership

Notice Description

The Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) is a health and life sciences partnership across research and innovation between the NHS trusts and universities in northern England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059989-2025
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steph.abbott@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN HEALTH SCIENCE ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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