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06 Aug 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, conducted a public procurement process for Technical Education Course Costs, categorized under education and training services. The tender was part of a completed procurement stage where direct procurement was utilised without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 15 May 2026, with the contract duration set from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2027. This procurement activity was designed within the context of the United Kingdom's public authority central government sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services to contribute to the technical education sector, enhancing their market presence. Although Philips Electronic UK Ltd was awarded this contract directly, smaller enterprises and those specialising in innovative education solutions may find similar opportunities attractive in future competitive procurement processes. The technical nature of the course costs indicates a demand for educational service providers with precise content creation and delivery capabilities, which can benefit companies aiming to expand in this field.

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Notice Title

Technical Education Course Costs

Notice Description

Technical Education Course Costs (2026)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074470-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 6-12 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
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

PHILIPS ELECTRONIC

Further Information

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