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Pressure Area Care Equipment

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jul 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Pressure Area Care Equipment' contract involved the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, aimed at securing services for the hire and decontamination of pressure care equipment, specifically mattresses. This contract, classified under the services category, utilised a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender was situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with key delivery points around postal code M13 9WL. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' stage, with the award confirmed on 8th August 2025 and published on 28th July 2026. The contract period is from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2030, with the tender process completed by 21st November 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare equipment and services. With a total contract value amounting to £10,000,000, it targets suppliers capable of managing large-scale service provision over a five-year term. Although the awarded supplier, Talley Group - A Direct Healthcare Group Company, is classified as an SME, the scale and demands of the contract suggest that experienced businesses in healthcare supplies and equipment management, with a strong logistical and service delivery capability, would be well-suited to such opportunities. The procurement's selective method suggests a focus on quality and compliance, offering a competitive yet rewarding arena for businesses within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pressure Area Care Equipment

Notice Description

Hire and Decontamination of Pressure Area Care Equipment for Acute and Community

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bbdd6c0-7254-425b-9f92-dbd6e650016a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5c29ea-6a2f-45b8-b0c1-297777684f94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,160,650 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9WL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Ardwick
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALLEY GROUP - A DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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