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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Aspect Scientific Ltd - Annual Service contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a service contract awarded by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, for an annual service contract provided by Aspect Scientific Ltd. This tender falls under the services category with CPV classification related to contract administration services and targets the healthcare sector. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The process is in the award stage, with the contract already signed on 3rd March 2026 and being active from 4th March 2026 to 3rd March 2027. The Foundation Trust serves as the buyer and Aspect Scientific Ltd as the supplier, with official contact details available for further enquiries.

This service contract provides an opportunity for Aspect Scientific Ltd to grow its business by strengthening its presence within the healthcare services industry, specifically in comprehensive service management. While the contract was awarded without competition, businesses experienced in contract administration services similar to Aspect Scientific Ltd may find opportunities in direct engagement with public authorities like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, particularly for contracts requiring specialised service solutions. This type of procurement can be advantageous for large-scale service providers looking to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Aspect Scientific Ltd - Annual Service contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the comprehensive annual service contract by Aspect Scientific Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038655-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,072 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPECT SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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