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22 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process under the title "Communications Support Project" for the purpose of developing communications content related to research and innovation activities. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically IT and computer support services. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the process has progressed to the award stage as of 22nd July 2026. It involved the direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, already active, commences on 8th July 2026 and concludes on 30th September 2026, with a gross value of £13,056 including VAT. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust acts as the buying organisation, while Branksome Partners Ltd has been appointed as the supplier.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of supporting communications and content delivery functions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Branksome Partners Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, especially those involving bespoke content creation and delivery solutions without requiring extensive competition. The project could lead to further business growth by enhancing the winning supplier's portfolio, establishing deeper ties with public sector clients, and demonstrating expertise in delivering IT-related services within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Communications Support Project

Notice Description

Communications content creation and delivery for research and innovation activity. To cover 8 days July - September (PS1,360 per day, PS1,632 including VAT) as agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d07a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068998-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANKSOME PARTNERS

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