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Industry Insights Report (LHCA)

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Industry Insights Report (LHCA)" in the services industry category. This process, initiated on 20th February 2026 and concluded by 31st March 2026, was aimed at acquiring research and development services for the Leeds Health & Care Academy's THRIVE project/pilot. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold. The procurement culminated in an award and subsequent contract to Bright Spark Ventures Ltd, highlighting the Trust's strategic commitment to fostering industry insights through the THRIVE initiative.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on healthcare and development. Large-scale enterprises, like Bright Spark Ventures Ltd, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, leveraging the opportunity to collaborate with public authorities and gain valuable exposure in the healthcare sector. Engaging with similar procurement activities can help businesses enhance their profile and expand their expertise, ultimately fostering business growth in the domain of public health services.

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Notice Title

Industry Insights Report (LHCA)

Notice Description

Learning and Insight report for THRIVE project/pilot - Leeds Health & Care Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT SPARK VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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