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08 Jul 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, involved the award of a contract titled "Neighbourhood Health Initiative - Manchester Foundation Trust." This contract focuses on synthesising work related to the Neighbourhood Health initiative, aimed at addressing various population groups' healthcare needs in Manchester. The procurement falls under the "services" category and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, described as "Below threshold - without competition." The process proceeded to the award stage on 8th July 2026, following the contract signing on 20th September 2025. The contract spanned from 21st September 2025 to 15th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale organisations, particularly those specializing in health services. Businesses adept in synthesising healthcare strategies and addressing distinctive care needs can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise and enhance their growth. Given the direct procurement method and absence of competition, organisations already positioned as trusted health service providers, like Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, are suitably poised to capitalise on such opportunities within the public sector. This can contribute to both portfolio expansion and strengthened relationships within the healthcare industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Neighbourhood Health initiative - Manchester Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Manchester FT were commissioned to conduct work on what is a key component of the Neighbourhood Health initiative, synthesising the different strands of work that has been done on UEC strategy to date and turning it into an impactful story that has clear considerations for different groups of the population and their distinctive needs, as well as settings of care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c672
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064235-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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