Award

Annual membership of the NHS Alliance

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, involves the award of an annual membership to the NHS Alliance. This contract spans from April 2026 to March 2027 and falls under the services industry category, specifically membership organisation services. The procurement, completed on 9th April 2026, was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition. It encompasses the UKK2 region in the United Kingdom, with the initiative being managed by the mentioned public authority in central government. The contract, valued at £46,693, was awarded to The NHS Confederation, based in London. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is active, running until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing membership organisation services, by offering engagement with a key health sector entity. Companies with expertise in facilitating strategic health alliances would be well-suited to fulfil similar contracts. Being a part of such initiatives allows suppliers to strengthen their business presence in the health services sector, possibly leading to future collaborative opportunities with NHS institutions. Although direct competition was not required on this occasion, businesses in related sectors should stay informed about similar future tenders, expanding their portfolio and demonstrating value to organisations like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Annual membership of the NHS Alliance

Notice Description

Annual membership of the NHS Alliance, April 2026 to March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032270-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,693 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NHS CONFEDERATION

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