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31 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, has concluded a public procurement process aimed at securing research services related to Hannah Slevin PhD. This service contract, with a procurement method classified as 'Below threshold - without competition', was undertaken directly with the University of Manchester for the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The principal category of this procurement falls under services, specifically in research, represented by CPV code 73110000. The contract, valued at £30,369.84, was signed on 31st December 2025 and completed by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale academic institutions or research organisations specialising in medical and scientific research to collaborate with healthcare entities such as The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. By partnering on such projects, businesses can leverage their expertise to foster growth in the research sector, enhance their reputation through successful contract delivery, and expand their scope of activities in the healthcare research industry. While this specific tender was awarded to a large supplier, similar future opportunities may cater to other organisations with strong credentials in research services.

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Notice Title

Research Services for the period 01-Jan-2026 to 31-March 2026 relating to Hannah Slevin PhD.

Notice Description

The Research Services for the period 01-Jan-2026 to 31-March 2026 relating to Hannah Slevin PhD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072501-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,369 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

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