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TEL L1 DA Apr26 - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, located in Salford, UK, has completed its procurement process for a two-year contract valued at £410,000 with Careium UK Ltd, under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. The contract covers repair and maintenance services of medical equipment, classified under industry category CPV 50421000. Formal contractual activities are set to begin on 1 April 2026, and will last until 31 March 2028. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was published on 12 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology-enabled medical services and equipment maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement landscape, as the framework supports their participation. Engaging with contracts such as these can lead to potential business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing long-term relationships with public sector bodies like Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and its associates. This opens up possibilities for similar future engagements and partnerships that can foster enhanced business development.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA Apr26 - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust based in Salford, UK have appointed Careium as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of TWO years. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5925ad72-0054-4b9f-a6a7-48699742f045
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f57e6808-a3d8-4ab0-a301-47d827a82919
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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