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14 Jul 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, initiated a procurement process under the title "Patient Letter Process Improvement" to enhance services related to patient communication. Categorised under 'services' within the healthcare sector, the contract was focused on project management consultancy services. This direct procurement method, conducted without competition and below the threshold, reached the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 22nd April 2026 and set to conclude on 22nd October 2026. This procurement process signifies a completed tender, with Attain Health Management Services Ltd in Buckinghamshire, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract valued at £99,800.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in healthcare management and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in improving operational efficiencies in NHS trusts. Businesses with strong competencies in project management and a large operational capacity are particularly well-suited to collaborate with public health authorities on similar projects. By building a portfolio of governmental contracts such as this, organisations can solidify their reputation and access further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Patient Letter Process Improvement

Notice Description

Patient Letter Process Improvement Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066001-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 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
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

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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