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Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth

Southampton City Council

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth" has reached the award stage. This contract, led by Southampton City Council in cooperation with Portsmouth City Council and NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board, focuses on the procurement of medical equipment to support health and well-being for residents within these areas. It caters to both adults and children requiring medical aids. The agreement, which uses a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 31 July 2025 to Millbrook Healthcare Ltd, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2025 and running until 31 July 2032. The industry category is medical equipment and personal care products, and the contract amounts to £39,000,000. The service will be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically covering areas within Southampton and Portsmouth.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment and logistics services. Suitable candidates include SMEs, as well as organisations with capabilities in equipment installation, maintenance, and rapid response logistical support. The contract's scope, which includes urgent delivery provisions and comprehensive equipment management (from procurement to decontamination), signals excellent prospects for companies attuned to community health service delivery and capable of performing adjustments, repairs, and trainings. Companies with innovative approaches to equipment handling and a track record of facilitating independence and well-being in healthcare settings would likely find competitive advantages here.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth

Notice Description

Notification of contract award for the provision of a Joint Equipment Service (JES) on loan to adults and children who are resident within the boundaries of Southampton and Portsmouth, or those who live outside the local authority boundaries but who are registered with a GP practice within one of the two cities. This is a tripartite agreement between Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and the Supplier. The principal aim of the Service is to enable those individuals in need of support, some of whom are vulnerable, to maintain their health, social care and educational needs and well-being in their chosen location for the foreseeable future and to help alleviate risk (e.g. falls, pressure sores etc.), promote independence, and facilitate end of life strategies. This may include children, older individuals, and other groups determined by local circumstances. The Service is jointly commissioned by Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board ('Commissioners'). Under section 75 NHSA 2006 agreements within each city, Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council will act as the contracting parties on behalf of the health partner organisation. The scope of the contract includes: - Procurement of core and bespoke Paediatric and adults Equipment conforming to CE standards. - Delivery and installation of all equipment by qualified Technicians (minor adaptations for both areas) (development opportunities should include the establishment of Trusted Assessor Technicians). - Urgent delivery provision to accommodate Rapid Response Service requirements. - Assessment/demonstration facilities appropriately staffed with trained personnel to facilitate direct contact from members of the public and prescribers regarding delivery, collection and repair of equipment. - Equipment training facility i.e. demonstration of fitting & appropriate use of equipment, troubleshooting etc. - Bar coding, cataloguing and full traceability of all Equipment including non-stock and bespoke equipment. - Repair, adjustment and maintenance of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment. - Collection of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment. - Decontamination of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' equipment. - Provision of Sensory equipment. - Reconditioning and re-issuing or disposal of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment (including Continuing Healthcare Equipment)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ad6ff08-ed1b-4c6e-8269-312652a6f9fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18591776-3534-4386-95f5-dce38a490662
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southampton City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Millbrook Healthcare Ltd

Further Information

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