Award

Bariatric Furniture & Bariatric Wheelchairs (Rental & Purchase)

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 15:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for "Bariatric Furniture & Bariatric Wheelchairs (Rental & Purchase)" under the industry category of Medical Equipment. The tender was in the South East region of the United Kingdom and followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed on 14 March 2025 with the contract commencing on 10 May 2025 and running until 9 May 2028. The total contract value is GBP 400,000, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly in bariatric care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific market requirements and the contract's alignment with previous spend figures, even though the value is not guaranteed. The awarded contractor, Direct Healthcare Group Ltd, showcases that businesses with a proven track record in providing high-quality bariatric solutions stand a good chance of leveraging such contracts for substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bariatric Furniture & Bariatric Wheelchairs (Rental & Purchase)

Notice Description

Supply of Rental for Bariatric Furniture, Equipment and Bariatric Wheelchairs with the option to purchase such items if required. This contract has the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month extensions. This is a call of contract and is activity based. The contract value is based on previous spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c8df9c9-33ee-4801-8909-5983efcb0217
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c787e1f-ed28-4752-96e6-694d94da599a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2028 3-4 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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