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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 09:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under discussion was initiated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located at Wilmslow Road, Manchester. This contract, titled "For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for Q4 25/26," falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 21st June 2026 and is active, with a duration from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2027. It involves a total gross amount of GBP 49,981.48. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Manchester University NHS FT as the supplier. This contract is aligned with legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology. While the contract was awarded through direct procurement to a large-scale supplier, similar opportunities may arise where businesses proficient in providing specialised medical research services can compete, especially in partnerships or under associated service agreements. Companies in the central government sector or those interested in collaborating with public health entities such as the NHS Trusts would do well to monitor these opportunities to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence within the healthcare sector.

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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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 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
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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