Planning

Beds, Mattresses, Patient Handling Supplies and Services 2026

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 08:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process led by Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with HealthTrust Europe LLP, aims to establish a framework agreement for "Beds, Mattresses, Patient Handling Supplies and Services 2026". This procurement, set in the United Kingdom, falls under the goods category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a planning notice published on 21 May 2025 and upcoming engagement meetings between 28 April 2025 and 16 May 2025. The project targets multiple sectors, including acute care, long-term care/nursing homes, and community/home care, offering products through various purchasing models. The framework is designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with an anticipated contract start in early 2026 and options for extension thereafter.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and servicing of medical furniture, particularly those specialising in orthopaedic beds and related patient handling equipment. The scope includes decontamination, repair, and maintenance services, which can appeal to firms with capabilities in comprehensive product support. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with the potential to benefit from a framework that promises long-term engagement with the NHS, thus bolstering business growth and stability. With the procurement strategy aimed at fostering innovation and market readiness, businesses offering bespoke solutions aligned with NHS requirements stand to gain the most from this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beds, Mattresses, Patient Handling Supplies and Services 2026

Notice Description

The framework agreement will enable Participating Authorities access to the supply of Beds, pressure area care (PAC) equipment and services in addition to safe patient moving and handling equipment and services. The framework will provide a comprehensive range of products for use within the acute care, long term care/nursing homes and home care/community, accessed either by a rental model, rent to buy or capital purchase. Further to the aforementioned products, the Services within the scope of this procurement exercise cover decontamination, repair, maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and managed equipment service and other services related to the project.

Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe plans to conduct engagement through virtual/in-person meetings and discussions with potential suppliers who are able to provide products and services detailed in the scope of the procurement, which includes pressure area care (PAC) equipment and services in addition to safe patient moving and handling equipment and services. This engagement exercise aims to establish: - Specification development and understanding of solutions available in the market - Identify all potential suppliers for this requirement (including VCSEs and SMEs) and provide the opportunity to be awarded to the framework - Understanding the commercial structure that aligns to market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities - Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award. Please reach out to Sabrina Jagpal at HealthTrust Europe via email at sabrina.jagpal@htepg.com to schedule an engagement meeting. Engagement meetings will take place between 28th April 2025 and 16th May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023854-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33192110 - Orthopaedic beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 19 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care, Customer Care Centre
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
01268 524900, 08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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