---
title: "Call-off order for research services on university research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c18a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Call-off order for research services on university research

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c18a

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based on Wilmslow Road, Manchester. The contract, titled "Call-off order for research services on university research," falls within the services industry category, specifically under research and development consultancy services. Completed on 1st July 2026, this procurement was conducted using a direct method, bypassing competition due to being below a certain threshold. The work was awarded to the University of Manchester, a large supplier based in Manchester. The contract became active from 7th May 2026 to 7th June 2026, with a gross value of £56,932.8.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in collaborating with academic institutions would find this contract particularly beneficial, as demonstrated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust's partnership with the University of Manchester. Businesses looking to expand their collaboration within the public health and academic sectors may find similar call-off orders an excellent platform for growth, especially those capable of providing expertise in research services. The procurement's direct award method emphasises the importance of maintaining high-quality, reliable partnerships with public authorities.

## Notice

Call-off order for research services on university research code R123766

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061858-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,444 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## 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 Jul 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061858-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061858-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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