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For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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31 Jul 2026 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust commissioned ophthalmology research services under an overarching ophthalmology service-level agreement. The requirement covered research services provided for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and is classified as research and development consultancy services. The buying organisation is The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based on Wilmslow Road in Manchester. The awarded supplier, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, is also based in Manchester. This is a healthcare research services requirement rather than a supply, construction or facilities contract. The work is therefore relevant to organisations providing ophthalmology-focused research or research consultancy services in an NHS or comparable clinical environment, particularly where services can be delivered as part of an existing overarching agreement.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, under the stated legal basis. There was one completed lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 21 June 2026. The contract runs from 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2027. Its value is £41,651.23 excluding VAT, or £49,981.48 including VAT. The evaluation basis is not set out beyond the direct-award route. The contract covers the ophthalmology research services requirement for Q4 2025/26, although the recorded contract period extends for one year from signature. The selected supplier is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award is evidence that The Christie NHS Foundation Trust purchases specialist ophthalmology research support through an overarching service-level agreement. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable capability in ophthalmology research and research and development consultancy, together with the operational capacity to provide services within an NHS trust environment. Experience of working to an existing service-level agreement would be commercially relevant, as would the ability to maintain a reliable, structured service over a sustained contract period. The successful supplier was another large NHS foundation trust, indicating that comparable public-sector or NHS research delivery experience may be a strong competitive reference point when this buyer next reviews the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for

Notice Description

For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for Q4 25/26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072555-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,651 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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