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TEL L1 FC Ap26 - Somerset Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "TEL L1 FC Ap26" has reached the award stage. Somerset Council, located in Taunton, UK, has awarded Appello Smart Living Solutions Ltd a contract under the Technology Enabled Lives framework from the Northern Housing Consortium. The contract, valued at £312,296, involves repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. Appello will provide goods from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential extensions available. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, creating a structured opportunity for suppliers. The Northern Housing Consortium, stationed in Sunderland, served as the buyer in this process, ensuring a collaborative approach to procurement within the housing sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The structured nature of the framework agreement offers a stable platform for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their operations. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality goods within specified periods and maintaining compliance with industry standards will find this tender advantageous, fostering long-term relationships with regional councils. The award signifies potential secondary business opportunities through partnerships and collaborative ventures with Somerset Council, enhancing the business landscape in the medical equipment maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 FC Ap26 - Somerset Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Somerset Council based in Taunton, UK have appointed Appello as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of THREE years, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a325f651-1d00-4fcc-b52c-2b5021efc47c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba1c837-bb70-428a-be2f-8b7595567731
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,296 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,296 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPELLO SMART LIVING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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