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22 Jul 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, based in Liverpool, recently completed the procurement process for "Citizen UK" services, which revolves around Citizen UK Membership. This tender, classified under the services industry category, utilised a direct procurement method without competition, being below the threshold. The procurement stage is marked as complete, following the award and contract stages. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, with its effective period starting from 21st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £11,551.00 GBP, with the service delivery aimed to be across the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in membership organisation services, as highlighted by the service classification under CPV code 98100000. The contract was awarded to CITIZENS UK CHARITY, an SME based in London, demonstrating the potential for similarly scaled organisations or those experienced with similar service delivery to vie for such contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector entities like NHS Trusts can bolster a company’s portfolio and offer long-term partnership prospects.

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Notice Title

Citizen UK

Notice Description

Citizen UK Membership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069197-2026
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

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
£11,551 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 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
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS UK CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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