Award

TEL L4.1 FC Mar26 - Winchester City Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Winchester City Council has resulted in the award of a contract titled "TEL L4.1 FC Mar26 - Winchester City Council" to the supplier Taking Care Personal Alarms Ltd. The contract pertains to the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment under the CPV code 50421000 and falls within the services industry category. This award, dated 21st January 2026, was facilitated by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited, headquartered in Sunderland, England. The contract will commence on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 12th March 2029, with the framework allowing for possible extensions. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a complete procurement stage.

This contracting opportunity creates prospects for business growth, especially for SMEs within the medical equipment repair and maintenance sector. Businesses that are equipped to deliver high-quality, reliable service within the specified contract parameters can find this contract beneficial to establishing or expanding their presence in the UK public sector market. The framework's emphasis on technology-enabled services offers room for innovation, providing an excellent opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to showcase their capabilities. Given the contract's potential extensions, participating businesses can secure a substantial, long-term engagement, fostering stability and growth.

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Notice Title

TEL L4.1 FC Mar26 - Winchester City Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Winchester City Council based in Winchester, UK have appointed Taking Care 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-f24d6253-f2be-4d2c-907f-cdda4e7eb16c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2cd541-e782-4c6d-874c-a84d5f6e017b
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, 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
£154,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 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

TAKING CARE PERSONAL ALARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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