Award

Supply of Pre-Packed Injecting Equipment to Community Based Services in The Pan Dorset Region

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 13:21

Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of pre-packed injecting equipment to community-based services in the Pan Dorset region has been conducted by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) in partnership with Dorset Council. This contract, classified under the health and social work services category, focuses on addressing the needs of individuals who use illegal substances, through distribution at various community-based services such as pharmacies and police station custody suites. The procurement uses an open procedure and has successfully reached the award stage, with Frontier NX Ltd securing the contract. The contract, valued at £360,000, was signed on 16 May 2025 and will commence in July 2025 for an initial term of five years, with potential extensions extending up to eight years. It was initially at the tender stage with submissions accepted until 11 March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in health, medical equipment, or social services. Frontier NX Ltd, a small to medium enterprise in Chorley, successfully competed for this supplier contract, underlining the potential for similar businesses to leverage their capabilities in providing specialised services or products. The procurement's emphasis on quality and competitive pricing means that businesses capable of delivering high-standard medical supplies and services at value-driven prices would do well in similar tenders. Additionally, the open access, low-threshold nature of the community services underscores the importance of adaptability and local engagement capabilities for businesses seeking to compete in this space.

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Notice Title

Supply of Pre-Packed Injecting Equipment to Community Based Services in The Pan Dorset Region

Notice Description

Supply of pre-packed injecting equipment, for distribution to individuals who use illegal substances, within a variety of community-based services across the pan Dorset region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of pre-packed injecting equipment, for distribution to individuals who use illegal substances, within a variety of community-based services across the pan Dorset region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022265-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER NX

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