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Engagement support

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Dec 2025 at 07:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, revolves around the provision of services titled "Engagement Support." This contract pertains to the business services industry, specifically encompassing communication and external support review. The process has reached the award stage as of December 2025, and the contract runs from 3rd December 2025 to 2nd December 2026, valued at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000. The contract has been signed with Lexington Communications Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating active involvement in providing the specified services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consulting, marketing, and business services sectors, particularly those adept in engagement and communication roles. As it focuses on delivering external support for communication, firms offering strategic consultancy services in law, marketing, and business management may find it lucrative. Given the contract value and scope, larger enterprises with sufficient resources and expertise in handling public authority contracts are well-suited to compete and fulfil the requirements outlined by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Engagement support

Notice Description

886 - communication and external support review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079146-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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