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TEL L4.1 DA Apr26 - Stonewater Limited - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Northern Housing Consortium Limited, based in Sunderland, as the buying organisation. They have awarded the contract to Taking Care Personal Alarms Ltd to provide Technology Enabled Lives services for Stonewater Limited in Leicester, UK. This contract spans three years, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of medical equipment, classified under CPV code 50421000. The procurement method is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The Northern Housing Consortium's framework facilitated the award, announced on 4th February 2026, with an estimated contract value of £618,279.66.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those operating in Leicester or with capabilities to deliver services to this location. Enterprises classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find suitability in this procurement. The framework arrangement assures stability and potential growth through repeat service provisions to the public sector. Businesses with a focus on technology-enabled services or those looking to expand into the healthcare support sector would be well-positioned to compete and capitalise on the opportunities presented by this procurement.

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Notice Title

TEL L4.1 DA Apr26 - Stonewater Limited - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Stonewater Limited based in Leicester, UK have appointed Taking Care as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of THREE years, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bb16f20-ec2a-4719-9048-332c63b4055e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb3f1c9-7f0d-4d21-a63f-a9d5231d5ce4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£618,279 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£618,279 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAKING CARE PERSONAL ALARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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