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Medical Equipment Management review

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jul 2025 at 08:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Medical Equipment Management Review" was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. It falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services, as classified by the CPV code 79400000. The tender aimed to support an action plan for Medical Equipment Management across four acute hospital sites. Key performance areas included compliance with MHRA guidance and CQC Regulations, and successfully addressed five key themes such as Inventory Management and Procurement. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1st February 2024 to 2nd August 2025. The award stage was completed, with the contract being awarded to MTS Health Limited as of 24th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy businesses focused on the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in regulatory compliance, inventory management, and procurement strategies. Companies capable of improving equipment management efficiency within hospital settings stand to benefit. Although the procurement was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in supporting NHS Trusts could effectively leverage such projects to enhance their reputation and expand their service offerings in the healthcare industry both domestically and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Equipment Management review

Notice Description

To support the Trusts action plan for Medical Equipment Management, covering four acute hospital sites and present a clear picture on the status of Medical Device Management across the Trust with reference to MHRA guidance, and CQC Regulations. It will identify areas of good performance, look at compliance, effectiveness and efficiencies, this will be achieved through the 5 key themes: Inventory Management, Training, Maintenance, Finance, Governance and Procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10005f96-982f-4d76-8c7e-727113740dcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1540895d-c9a9-4c51-b8b0-55ef89db7f69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,711 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,592 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 2 Aug 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6SE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTS HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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