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30 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester has completed a procurement process to employ a hepatology navigator, with a total contract value of £34,800. The contract involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition and falls under the services category. The procurement, classified under human resources management consultancy services, is now in the award stage with Manchester University NHS FT being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 3rd June 2026 and will continue until 2nd June 2027, aiming to facilitate attendance at six-monthly ultrasounds.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the healthcare consulting and specialised human resources sectors, especially those capable of providing skilled personnel for healthcare process improvement roles. Companies that provide human resources management services or have expertise in NHS service delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete in such public sector tenders. The procurement method of direct award without competition indicates a focus on ensuring a specific fit and meeting precise service needs swiftly, which can be advantageous for businesses with existing expertise and a proven track record in working with NHS organisations.

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Notice Title

PS34,800 to employ a hepatology navigator

Notice Description

PS34,800 to employ a hepatology navigator (costed at 1.0 WTE AfC Band 3 with on-costs) to facilitateattendance at 6-monthly ultrasound

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072149-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 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 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

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FT

Further Information

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