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16 Jul 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, involves the "Evaluation researcher activities" project under the services category. This stage of the procurement is in the completion and award phase as of 16th July 2026, with University College London (UCL) being awarded as the supplier. The contracting process has already been signed on 25th June 2026 and is set to run through until 31st March 2027. The procurement process was carried out using a below-threshold method and was applicable under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, testing, and scientific technical simulations. Companies that excel at providing innovative and precise research solutions would find this contract particularly relevant due to the focus on evaluation researcher activities. Smaller enterprises in the respective field could leverage this as a gateway to enhance their reputation and expand their network of government clients by proving their capability to deliver within a stringent service-oriented contract. The partnership with high-profile entities like Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and University College London offers significant potential for exposure and growth in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Evaluation researcher activities

Notice Description

evaluation researcher activities for EPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,989 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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