003681 - Care Connect Alarm Equipment Ad Hoc and Connectivity

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "003681 - Care Connect Alarm Equipment Ad Hoc and Connectivity" was managed by Durham County Council. It falls under the "Patient-monitoring system" industry category and primarily pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the "Award" stage as of 19 June 2026, with Tunstall Healthcare Group Limited being selected as the supplier. Utilizing a selective procurement method, this contract was procured as a direct call-off from the Northern Housing Consortium Technology Enabled Lives Framework. The contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2028, with an estimated contract value of £750,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare technology and equipment, particularly those capable of providing sim connectivity for community care alarms and related devices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, as the contract supports the participation of such entities. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by fostering relationships with public bodies like Durham County Council and positioning companies within the framework of the Northern Housing Consortium.

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Notice Title

003681 - Care Connect Alarm Equipment Ad Hoc and Connectivity

Notice Description

Annual Sim connectivity for Community Care Alarms and associated equipment linked to those alarms. Procured as a direct call off from the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Technology Enabled Lives (TEL) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9294235f-a6c9-40ae-a9c8-4c49d726d991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae60e3c7-5cce-455d-91d8-dbb30aad99f8
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

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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