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31 Jul 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester has completed a procurement process to employ a hepatology navigator, with a contract valued at £34,800. This contract, costed at 1.0 WTE AfC Band 3 with on-costs, aims to facilitate attendance at six-monthly ultrasound sessions. The procurement, under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services, used a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FT, based in Darwen, and became active on 3rd June 2026. The contractual period is set to run until 2nd June 2027.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing services, particularly those with expertise in providing medical navigators or similar roles. The procurement calls for firms capable of delivering high-quality service in the human resources consultancy space, suitable for large-scale suppliers familiar with NHS operational standards. Companies in the northern region of the United Kingdom stand to benefit from proximity advantages, allowing for streamlined operations and enhanced communication with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

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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-06d846
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072470-2026
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
31 Jul 20265 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

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FT

Further Information

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