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title: "Research Trials"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Research Trials

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53796c44-6e63-420f-820a-6919a9347e79

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process titled "Research Trials" in the field of research and development services, with a focus on consultancy services. This tender, associated with the industry classification "CPV 73000000," was located in Taunton, UK. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, signifying a more streamlined process. The total contract value amounts to £35,000, and the contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2026. The award was finalised on 1st September 2025 and was publicly confirmed on 1st October 2025.

The award to PMG Health (Nclusiv) presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in health-related research and consultancy services to explore similar or future collaborations with healthcare organisations. While this specific tender did not target SMEs or VCSEs directly, companies in the research sector can gain insights and consider positioning themselves for comparable opportunities that require focused and specialised service offerings. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in business expansion but also reinforces expertise and credibility within the healthcare research domain.

## Notice

Research Trials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25792bc3-34a1-4e1c-b17b-c586b3762b00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PMG HEALTH (NCLUSIV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25792bc3-34a1-4e1c-b17b-c586b3762b00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25792bc3-34a1-4e1c-b17b-c586b3762b00
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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