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Secondment for communications support

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jul 2026 at 08:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Secondment for communications support," under the status of 'complete'. This contract falls within the services category, specifically recruitment services, and it was awarded to Lexington Communications Limited. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a specific yet undefined approach to the procurement process. The contract commenced on 3rd July 2026 and is set to conclude on 2nd October 2026. This procurement, managed by a public authority within central government, took place in the Cambridge region (UKH12) of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in communications, PR, and recruitment services, particularly those experienced in health sector engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Lexington Communications Limited, may find similar opportunities profitable and conducive to growth. Given the nature of the contract and its prestigious association with a major NHS foundation, businesses with expertise in providing tailored communications strategies and support could elevate their profile and expand their service offerings through participation in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secondment for communications support

Notice Description

1548 - Additional hours for communications support in April. Extension to part-time secondment for communications support in May and June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062590-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,276 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Oct 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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