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Norfolk Comm Health & Care NHS - National NHSE Benchmarking Membership renewal

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Apr 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, UK, with the objective of renewing the National NHSE Benchmarking Membership for Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust. The procurement is categorised under subscription services within the health industry. It has reached the award stage, with the contract actively commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2028. Although the procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold without competition, it resulted in a contract award to the supplier on 9 March 2026, valued at £42,859 GBP. This process showcases the procurement method without a competitive bidding, focusing on essential subscription service renewal.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations within the healthcare services sector specialising in subscription-based offerings. Large-scale businesses, similar to Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, are well-suited to explore similar opportunities that involve direct procurement processes for essential service renewals with public authorities. Such contracts, though below competitive thresholds, enable suppliers to establish strong collaborations with NHS trusts and broaden their portfolio in service provision through strategic renewals and memberships, fostering long-term partnerships and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Title

Norfolk Comm Health & Care NHS - National NHSE Benchmarking Membership renewal

Notice Description

Norfolk Comm Health & Care NHS - National NHSE Benchmarking Membership renewal 26-29

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068deb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039156-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,859 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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