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26 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bebington, Wirral, has awarded a contract for consultancy services under the procurement title "Consultancy Services for National Pathology AI Development and Support." The contract falls within the services industry category and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage, with key dates including the signing on 19th June 2026 and the commencement of the contract period on 1st July 2026, running until 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, categorized as below threshold without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on AI development and support within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like BAINES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The contract, valued at £129,000, highlights potential growth for consultancy firms seeking to collaborate with public sector health institutions and contribute to technologically advanced healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services

Notice Description

Service - Consultancy for National Pathology AI Development and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060346-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

BAINES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Further Information

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