Award

Provision of Specialist Seating Clinics

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 12:51

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is in the awarding stage of a procurement process for the provision of specialist seating clinics aimed at supporting adults and children who are wheelchair users with postural issues. The clinics will be held at the Leechmere Centre in Sunderland, classified under Community Health Services (CPV code: 85323000). This is part of the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR), subject to the Health Car Services Regulations 2023, excluding Public Contract Regulations 2015. Potential suppliers must submit representations by the 15th of April 2025, following the publication of the intention to award notice on April 3rd, 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in orthotics and seating solutions. The open procedure allows diverse businesses, from large established firms to smaller enterprises capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions, to compete. The awarding will consider various criteria including quality, social value, and price, making it ideal for companies that can demonstrate a balanced and comprehensive approach to service provision. With a projected contract value of £54,000, this tender is particularly suited for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings within the community health sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Seating Clinics

Notice Description

To undertake specialist seating clinics at the Leechmere Centre Sunderland for Adults and Children who are wheelchair users and with postural issues who require specialist seating provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake specialist seating clinics at the Leechmere Centre Sunderland for Adults and Children who are wheelchair users and with postural issues who require specialist seating provision.

Renewal: To undertake Specialist Seating clinics at the Leechmere Centre Sunderland for Adults and Children who are wheelchair users and with postural issues who require specialist seating provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012815-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kristine Goodliffe
Contact Email
kristine.goodliffe@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
N/A
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
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES

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