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01 Jul 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "R132498 Sarah Harding Young Women's Breast Cancer Fellowship - Research Services" to the University of Manchester. The contracting process is completed and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Located in Manchester, UK, the contract covers a period from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with the date of signing being 31st December 2025. The entire contract is valued at £17,989.46 GBP.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly in the healthcare sector, to collaborate with organisations like The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Large-scale research institutions and organisations with expertise in cancer research and consultancy are particularly suited for such projects. Given the direct procurement method, businesses should monitor similar opportunities within public health and research sectors to leverage their expertise and grow their portfolio in public contracts.

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Notice Title

R132498 Sarah Harding Young Women's Breast Cancer Fellowship - Research Services

Notice Description

R132498 Sarah Harding Young Women's Breast Cancer Fellowship - Research Services for the period 01-JAN-2026 to 31-MAR-2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c195
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061878-2026
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
£17,989 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

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