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23 Jul 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Connecting Kidney Care," led by the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the contract award stage. This direct procurement, conducted without competition and valued at £19,749, involves services in the administrative healthcare industry category. The award was issued to Nottingham University Hospitals, with the contract set within the United Kingdom, specifically executed on 15th July 2026. The primary objective of this procurement is to support the Lead HEIM's costs for the Connecting Kidney Care programme, commencing and concluding on that same date. The contracting authority operates as a public authority within central government.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly in administrative healthcare, to engage in public sector contracts. Given the direct procurement method without competition, businesses well-integrated into existing NHS frameworks, particularly those experienced in providing similar services, are optimally positioned to leverage such opportunities. While large-scale suppliers were selected in this instance, smaller enterprises can still find niches in such programmes by focusing on collaboration and specialised service delivery to sustain and enhance their growth trajectory.

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Notice Title

Connecting Kidney Care

Notice Description

Connecting Kidney Care program our share of Lead HEIM's costs for support to us and the HI Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d16e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069442-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,749 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL 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
L14 3PE
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
Broadgreen
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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