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TEL L1 DA Jul25 - Lancaster City Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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21 Jul 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has awarded a contract for "Technology Enabled Lives" services within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The contract, valued at £24,500, was awarded to Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd, with the procurement facilitated by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited. This selective procurement followed a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded at the award stage on 1st July 2025. The contract period runs from 14th July to 13th October 2025, with services delivered in Lancaster, UK (postal code LA1 1PJ).

This procurement offers significant business growth prospects, especially for enterprises engaging in medical equipment services and technology. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale company, the framework's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicates that smaller businesses could benefit from future opportunities under similar agreements. Such frameworks generally facilitate an easier entry into public sector markets, encouraging diverse and innovative solutions from businesses of varying sizes. Enterprises specialising in technology solutions for healthcare could find this sector promising for expanding their offerings and establishing partnerships.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA Jul25 - Lancaster City Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Lancaster City Council based in Lancaster, UK have appointed Tunstall as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of THREE Months. 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-bf18f340-1aee-4533-8857-0e495bae60de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2824b0-051e-4b37-ba33-c396cc2f7ea8
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 1-6 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
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

TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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