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Call-off order for research services on university research

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based on Wilmslow Road, Manchester. The contract, titled "Call-off order for research services on university research," falls within the services industry category, specifically under research and development consultancy services. Completed on 1st July 2026, this procurement was conducted using a direct method, bypassing competition due to being below a certain threshold. The work was awarded to the University of Manchester, a large supplier based in Manchester. The contract became active from 7th May 2026 to 7th June 2026, with a gross value of £56,932.8.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in collaborating with academic institutions would find this contract particularly beneficial, as demonstrated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust's partnership with the University of Manchester. Businesses looking to expand their collaboration within the public health and academic sectors may find similar call-off orders an excellent platform for growth, especially those capable of providing expertise in research services. The procurement's direct award method emphasises the importance of maintaining high-quality, reliable partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call-off order for research services on university research

Notice Description

Call-off order for research services on university research code R123766

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c18a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061858-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,444 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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