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03 Aug 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, led a procurement process titled "SARD Advanced Job Planning Diagnostic" under the industry category of services. This contract, standing under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, was processed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement was awarded on 13th May 2026, with the contract active from 14th May 2026 to 25th June 2026. SARD JV Ltd., a large supplier based in Canterbury, was the chosen supplier, focusing on evaluation consultancy services, indicating the completion stage of this procurement process."

This procurement offers potential business growth opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those that can provide job planning diagnostic assessments. It suits large-scale businesses, given the direct procurement approach taken. Companies looking to establish footholds in the healthcare sector, especially those in consultancy roles, may find collaborations with central government authorities beneficial. Although this tender is completed, similar future opportunities remain appealing to businesses aiming to align with public authority supply chains in the UK."

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Notice Title

SARD Advanced Job Planning Diagnostic

Notice Description

SARD Advanced Job Planning Diagnostic Assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d99e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073025-2026
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 25 Jun 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
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

SARD JV

Further Information

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