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Provision of Arts in Health Programm

THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bebington, Wirral, is engaged in a public procurement process concerning the "Provision of Arts in Health Programme". This procurement activity is categorised under community health services, aimed at facilitating patient arts and craft sessions through a Creative Activity Partnership. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, was initiated without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and utilises a direct procurement method. The contract has been awarded to THE BLUECOAT, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Liverpool. Key dates include the contract signing on 31 March 2026, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, valued at £20,966.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in arts and health services. Organisations specialising in community health and creative activities will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises delivering innovative health programmes and capable of establishing partnerships for patient engagement in creative arts will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders by public authorities like The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. This programme is a prime example of how such collaboration can foster business growth while contributing to community well-being.

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Notice Title

Provision of Arts in Health Programm

Notice Description

Arts in Health Programme - Creative Activity Partnership Fee - patient arts and craft sessions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069817
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044086-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,966 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months 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
THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON, WIRRAL
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BLUECOAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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