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UKRI-5966 NHS Fit for the Future Mission

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has conducted the procurement process for the "UKRI-5966 NHS Fit for the Future Mission," aimed at supporting NHS Trusts and companies through innovation vouchers. This procurement falls under the services category, with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serving as the supplier. The contract began on 25 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2026. The procurement method used is direct and below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. This initiative is part of the broader mission pilot with delivery expected in the North West Coastal region, and the legal basis aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

Business opportunities abound within this procurement process, particularly for organisations involved in portfolio management services looking to partner with NHS entities. The initiative supports innovation in the healthcare sector, providing growth opportunities for companies focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions. Organisations that can offer innovative technologies or strategies to improve NHS operations or patient care would be well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, firms looking to expand their services in the North West region of England will find this tender advantageous as it promotes growth through applied healthcare advancements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5966 NHS Fit for the Future Mission

Notice Description

UKRI STFC Daresbury, has a requirement to deliver innovation vouchers to NHS Trusts and companies to support the Fit for the Future Mission Pilot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027232-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66140000 - Portfolio management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - HEALTH INNOVATION NORTH WEST COAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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