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WSFT - Clinical - Community Wheelchairs

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSFT - Clinical - Community Wheelchairs" contract has been concluded by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, with the award status marked as complete. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs and community health services, identified by CPV codes 50421100 and 85323000 respectively. Located in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, the procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period extending from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The total contract value is £3,900,000. The award was granted to Ross Care, a large-scale enterprise, with the award notice officially published on 12th June 2026. The main objective of the service is to enhance patient mobility and quality of life through effective equipment provision and maintenance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare equipment repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of managing contractual partnerships with health services such as the NHS. This opportunity is ideally suited for companies that can efficiently collaborate with clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient services. The structure of this procurement through a framework agreement indicates a stable partnership, fostering business growth within the healthcare sector. While the procurement was not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers with capabilities in equipment logistics, repairs, and modifications will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their presence in the health services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Clinical - Community Wheelchairs

Notice Description

The aim of the wheelchair service is to maximise the mobility, posture and quality of life for patients through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. The Provider should respond to changes in patients' health conditions through review and deliver a service that is perceived to be a good experience. This Contract is focused on the Approved Repairer functions, which will work closely to support the clinical elements of the service. The Approved Repairer provides deliveries, non-clinical handovers and collections, repairs, maintenance and modifications in some instances to equipment. Procurement on behalf of the service of all equipment including spare parts and accessories.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d61e80e-e68f-4ff5-a725-be8da5cedee1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e74883-83be-47c9-9d90-18840c25ca2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSS CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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