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27 May 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of multiple trusts within the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. The tender, titled "Inpatient Beds 18-25," focused on the goods category, specifically hospital beds, catering for the 18-25 age group. Situated in Birmingham, the project aimed to commission alternative providers for inpatient beds, utilising a limited procurement method due to the below threshold value. The procurement stage concluded with the award process, where the contract was activated on 1st April 2025 and is set to last until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for suppliers in the health care industry, particularly those focusing on specialised inpatient services and infrastructure. Given the limited competition approach, businesses that possess unique offerings in hospital equipment, tailored specifically for young adults, stand a better chance of securing similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cygnet Health Care, which successfully secured the contract, illustrate the openings available to agile suppliers capable of delivering specialised, value-added services within regulatory constraints.

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Notice Title

Inpatient Beds 18-25

Notice Description

Alternative provider required to proivde 18-25 year olds inpatients beds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027694-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192120 - Hospital beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cygnet Health Care

Further Information

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