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09 Jun 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust recently finalised a procurement process for the provision of inpatient beds in Bristol, under the title "Inpatient Beds Bristol". Categorised under the goods industry, specifically hospital beds, the contract has been awarded and is active from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. Conducted through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, the process was overseen by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which plays a pivotal role as the procuring entity within the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative. This contract was awarded to Priory Bristol, classified as a small to medium enterprise (SME), reflecting a successful procurement stage culminating in the award of the contract.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations familiar with supplying goods in the healthcare sector, especially those dealing with hospital equipment such as beds. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by Priory Bristol’s involvement, have an advantage in similar procurement processes due to the direct and non-competitive nature of engagements below the threshold. Businesses with a focus on public sector contracts, particularly within the NHS framework, and those situated in the United Kingdom's healthcare sector, are well-positioned to vie for future contracts of this nature, enabling them to expand their footprint in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Inpatient Beds Bristol

Notice Description

provision of inpatient beds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05451c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030870-2025
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
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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

Priory Bristol

Further Information

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