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Helmet Therapy

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Helmet Therapy" contract, awarded by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage. The procurement is categorised under goods within the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on custom-made helmets for clinical applications. The buyer, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, managed the procurement, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract, executed via a direct procurement method, emphasised efficiency by bypassing competition, aligning with regulations under UKPGA 2023/54. Significant dates include the contract start on 1st April 2025 and its conclusion on 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £48,000.

Opportunities for business growth are apparent for suppliers specialising in healthcare solutions, particularly those capable of producing custom medical equipment like helmet therapy products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Technology in Motion Ltd, the incumbent supplier, can gain traction in the healthcare sector by offering specialised, patient-centric solutions that satisfy strict medical requirements. Businesses with expertise in developing tailored health devices are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders, gaining access to a network of NHS Trusts and expanding their footprint in the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Helmet Therapy

Notice Description

Helmet Therapy is clinically appropriate for these patients and provde custom made helmets as required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023625-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18444110 - Helmets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Josh Roberts
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOLOGY IN MOTION

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