Award

Provision of a Community Adult Bladder and Bowel Service (Continence Delivery and Supply)

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 15:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a Community Adult Bladder and Bowel Service, specifically focusing on continence delivery and supply. This procurement falls under the 'Home delivery of incontinence products' industry category and is part of a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, awarded to Essity Limited, is valued at approximately £4,318,828.03 and spans from 21st August 2025 to 20th August 2027, with an optional extension of 24 months. The delivery region for this service is the North East of the United Kingdom, and the award was published on 12th September 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in healthcare equipment and delivery services. The focus on continence home delivery makes Essity Limited, a large, well-established supplier, an ideal beneficiary. Businesses capable of providing specialised healthcare goods, particularly those with experience in working within NHS frameworks, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. Such contracts offer a robust avenue for expanding business operations in the public health sector, particularly in the geographical area specified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Community Adult Bladder and Bowel Service (Continence Delivery and Supply)

Notice Description

CDD Services on behalf of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Essity UK Ltd via following the conclusion of a further competition utilising Shared Business Services Framework, Acute and Community Health and Social Care Equipment Products, Lot 2 Continence Home Delivery Provision. Framework Reference: SBS10015, for the provision of a community adult bladder and bowel service (continence delivery and supply). This is for a period of 24 months with 1 optional extension of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc95ec3e-738c-4b27-82bc-310fead72ea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46489f7f-d659-4052-bcff-44286730e207
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,599,023 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,318,828 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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