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Rental of Dynamic Cushions and mattresses within community hospitals

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 May 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for a procurement process concerning the rental of dynamic cushions and mattresses for use in community hospitals. The contract, valued at £85,000, falls within the category of goods, specifically focusing on mattresses (CPV: 39143112). The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made public on 19th May 2026, following its status change to active on 12th May 2026, with the contract period running from 31st March 2026 to 31st May 2027. Delivery for this contract is primarily centred in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specified by the postal code TN25 4AZ.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pressure area care equipment, particularly those adept at providing dynamic mattresses and cushions. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it was ultimately awarded to Direct Healthcare Group Limited, a large-scale supplier. Smaller businesses with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions that meet the needs of community hospitals might find potential growth through future engagements of this scale and nature, especially if they are positioned within the South East region. The managed service provision stipulated could be an attractive proposition for businesses keen on developing comprehensive service solutions in healthcare equipment management.

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Notice Title

Rental of Dynamic Cushions and mattresses within community hospitals

Notice Description

The provision of a managed service for the rental of pressure area care equipment: dynamic mattresses and cushions, within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (Community Hospital sites) pressure area care equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cc24a1-63bf-4c0b-a44e-239f511c4b81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS 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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