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09 Jul 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the "NHS Confederation membership SCH" contract under the services category. This contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, involves the provision of membership organisation services specifically for NHS bodies. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, and without competition. The key dates for this procurement include the signing of the contract on 1st April 2026 and its publication on 9th July 2026. The buying organisation, located in Sheffield, aims to secure these services to enhance its operational capabilities within the healthcare system.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale organisations like The NHS Confederation, which emerged as the supplier for this contract. Businesses specialising in membership organisation services, with the capacity to cater to NHS bodies, would find such opportunities particularly suited to their expertise. As this process was completed directly without competition, businesses looking to expand into similar sectors may benefit from establishing strong relationships and showcasing their unique offerings to public healthcare authorities. The contract valued at £32,371 indicates a robust potential for businesses aiming to partner with public sector entities like the NHS.

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Notice Title

NHS Confederation membership SCH

Notice Description

NHS Confederation membership function specifically for NHS bodies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064707-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,371 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NHS CONFEDERATION

Further Information

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