Tender

RA354871 - Short term provision of wigs for Oncology and Dermatology patients

MSE GROUP

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 15:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, represented by the MSE Group, is currently in the tender stage for a short-term contract concerning the provision of wigs for Oncology and Dermatology patients. This procurement process, identified as RA354871, falls under the industry category of medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The services are required to be within a 10km radius of Southend, Basildon, and Broomfield University Hospital sites, located in England. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting tenders until the deadline of 10th December 2025. The successful contract will commence on 11th December 2025 and conclude on 31st May 2026.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in the production and supply of wigs, particularly those catering to medical needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a favorable position to compete in this tender. The procurement will require suppliers to deliver synthetic, partial human hair, and full human hair wigs, meeting specific conditions set forth by the Trust. This initiative not only provides immediate business opportunities but also opens avenues for long-term partnerships with one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Businesses that can successfully manage logistical operations within the specified radius and provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RA354871 - Short term provision of wigs for Oncology and Dermatology patients

Notice Description

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a short term (6 month) contract for provision of wigs to Oncology and Dermatology patients. MSE NHS FT is comprised of three hospital sites which are, Southend University Hospital, Basildon University Hospital and Broomfield Hospital. As a baseline Oncology service and Dermatology usually refer circa 200 patients per annum. For full inclusion and exclusions please see the uploaded attachment. The Trust will take payment from the patient directly, unless they meet prescription exemption criteria. The successful supplier will not be involved in this process. In the event a patient would like to purchase a wig of a higher specification and cost, (over and above the voucher value paid by the Trust). The patient will be individually responsible for paying the supplier, directly, the addition cost. The following are the maximum price the Trust will contribute for the cost of a wig. The successful supplier can only invoice for one of these amounts for each patient. Or in the case where a patient decides to have two wigs provided at once, the invoice should clearly show this. PS220.00 for synthetic wigs PS352.00 for partial human hair wigs Only with confirmation from the Trust the patient has had a patch test showing an allergy to synthetic hair. PS450.00 for full human hair wigs Only with confirmation from the Trust the patient has had a patch test showing an allergy to synthetic hair. A maximum of 2 wigs per patient per annum, will be funded by the Trust. the ordering pattern is by patient choice as there is no guidance as to whether these are to be supplied 2 at once or 1 every six months. The Trust will only agree to pay invoices at the values listed above. All invoices must clearly show the purchase order number and reference the patient's NHS number. NHS Terms and conditions of contract purchase order format will be utilised. The radius for service provision is limited to 10k from Southend, Basildon and Broomfield University Hospital sites. Patients will need to access the wig service locally - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA354871. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA354871 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b3edd7-0224-40fb-97f8-69aca638396e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MSE GROUP
Contact Name
Elayne Kingshott
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND
Postcode
SS2 6GE
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
St Laurence
Westminster Constituency
Southend West and Leigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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