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29 May 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves a contract titled "St Andrews - Inpatient Beds 18-25", aimed at providing hospital beds for 18 to 25-year-olds. This contract falls under public authority central government, specifically within the goods category, focusing on hospital beds. The procurement was executed using the direct method below threshold and without competition. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total gross value of £240,000. Awarded to St. Andrews Healthcare, an SME and VCSE located in Northampton, the procurement involved collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the procuring entity, responsible for hosting the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare equipment supply, especially those focused on hospital beds and inpatient care resources. SMEs with capabilities in providing customised, quality healthcare equipment solutions would find such a tender particularly advantageous for growth. Given the direct procurement method employed, companies that can offer specialised services, ensuring specific client needs are met without the need for a competitive bid, are well-positioned to gain from this process. Establishing strong relationships with NHS foundation trusts can also open avenues for future projects and collaborations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

St Andrews - Inpatient Beds 18-25

Notice Description

Alternative provider required to provide 18-25 year olds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028393-2025
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

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 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

St. Andrews Healthcare

Further Information

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