---
title: "Secondment for communications support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# Secondment for communications support

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2ff

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Secondment for communications support," under the status of 'complete'. This contract falls within the services category, specifically recruitment services, and it was awarded to Lexington Communications Limited. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a specific yet undefined approach to the procurement process. The contract commenced on 3rd July 2026 and is set to conclude on 2nd October 2026. This procurement, managed by a public authority within central government, took place in the Cambridge region (UKH12) of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in communications, PR, and recruitment services, particularly those experienced in health sector engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Lexington Communications Limited, may find similar opportunities profitable and conducive to growth. Given the nature of the contract and its prestigious association with a major NHS foundation, businesses with expertise in providing tailored communications strategies and support could elevate their profile and expand their service offerings through participation in such tenders.

## Notice

1548 - Additional hours for communications support in April. Extension to part-time secondment for communications support in May and June.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062590-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,276 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062590-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062590-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lexcomm.co.uk/

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