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29 Jul 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust focuses on the supply of 'Environmental Control Systems' services, classified under environmental engineering consultancy services. This award stage tender, valued at £294,000, pertains to the region of England, specifically Maidstone. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has been completed, with the contract period scheduled to span from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2027. The tender is well aligned with the services industry category, catering primarily to specialised medical and rehabilitation engineering services.

This tender presents a valuable business development prospect, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental or rehabilitation engineering. Companies capable of offering medical and clinical assessment solutions supported by rehabilitation engineering will find this opportunity aligned with their expert capabilities. Participation in such government contracts can aid businesses in enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence by establishing a strong collaboration with public sector organisations like the NHS. The involvement of Possum Limited as the supplier underscores the suitability of SMEs in competing for and securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Environmental Control Systems

Notice Description

providing medical and clinical assessment supported by specialist rehabilitation engineering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ff5930c-fa15-421d-8424-f0c28ff397f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ea7566-474a-42d1-83cc-795f3212ce93
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS 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
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSSUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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