Planning

Community Equipment Services

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Community Equipment Services in Suffolk, commissioned on behalf of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk County Council. It is categorised under community health services, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage, signifying that a formal tendering notice is expected to be published by 30th March 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2027 and run until 30th September 2031, with potential extensions available until 30th September 2034. This tender, located in Bury St Edmunds, is aimed at audiences in the UK region of East of England (UKH14) and promises a range of service opportunities within the health sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering community equipment or support services. The procurement has a specific focus on services, presenting an excellent opportunity for SMEs seeking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry. With West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust acting as the buying organisation, companies aligning their capabilities with community health service provisions will find rewarding prospects in supporting NHS efforts and contributing to community wellbeing. This procurement method generally encourages competitiveness while ensuring quality, rewarding the expertise of appropriately skilled businesses in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment Services

Notice Description

Community Equipment Provision for Suffolk. Commissioned by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk County Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025973-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 4-5 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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