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14 Jul 2026 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "JELS Equipment Supplies" was carried out by Northumberland County Council, aiming to provide healthcare equipment and daily living aids for the Joint Equipment Loan Service. This tender falls under the category of medical equipment and related products. It is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was finalised through a selective method in the form of a call-off from the NHSSBS Framework 10015. The contract, valued at £660,000, commenced on 1st June 2026, concluding on 1st June 2027. The tender process was completed, culminating in the award stage on 14th July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those focusing on medical equipment and daily living aids. It is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those classified as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). This procurement enables businesses to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market, specifically benefiting from long-term contracts with government authorities. Suppliers involved in this tender included notable companies like Drive Devilbiss Health Care, Seating Matters, and Direct Healthcare Group Ltd, which indicates the potential for growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Title

JELS Equipment Supplies

Notice Description

Provision of healthcare equipment and daily living aids for the Joint Equipment Loan Service of Northumberland County Council. This was awarded as a call off through NHSSBS Framework 10015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d4752ff-53f9-4680-a11c-6ecb31789a06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f92f23b-c89e-41d7-9793-20ff178be08b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£666,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTH CARE

HELPING HAND COMPANY (LEDBURY

SEATING MATTERS

TRULIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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