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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Manchester, has completed a procurement process titled "Dynamic Costs," which fell under the services category, specifically research services. This contract took place as a direct procurement method without competition, categorized as below threshold. The procurement stage is recorded as "Award," and the contract has been both awarded and activated. Key dates include the contract period starting on 13th May 2026 and ending by 25th June 2026, with the contract being signed on 12th May 2026. The awarded supplier for this process was The University of Manchester.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those situated in the Manchester region. Although this particular procurement was facilitated directly without competition, understanding such procurements aligns businesses with potential future opportunities within the healthcare research realm. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in research services, similar to The University of Manchester, would find themselves well-suited to engage in similar opportunities in the future, potentially enhancing their portfolio and partnerships within public health institutions.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Costs

Notice Description

R130473 Dynamic Costs Jan - Mar 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074168-2026
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
£32,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

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