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North Nottinghamshire Specialist Wheelchair Service for Children, Young People and Adults on behalf of NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 08:03

TenderUpdate

19 Dec 2025 at 09:22

Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 15:30

Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the North Nottinghamshire Specialist Wheelchair Service is managed by the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. It aims to provide specialist wheelchair services to children, young people, and adults in the region. The contracting process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under a competitive open procedure. The procurement has reached the award stage with a contract intended to be signed, spanning two years initially with an option for a further two-year extension, commencing operations from October 2026 in specified localities within Nottinghamshire. The total contract value is projected at £6,199,352. Key dates include representations due by 7th May 2025, and the award decision was made on 1st April 2026. The procurement focuses on health services and is classified under CPV code 85100000.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing specialised medical equipment and services. The focus on quality and innovation, integration, social value, and reducing health inequalities provides scope for businesses with innovative practices and collaborative approaches. Organisations with large-scale operations or expertise in managing long-term mobility solutions will find a strategic fit with this opportunity. The procurement method being open invites competitive bidding, offering businesses the chance to secure a substantial contract value and demonstrate their capability in meeting the outlined criteria effectively.

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Notice Title

North Nottinghamshire Specialist Wheelchair Service for Children, Young People and Adults on behalf of NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the North Nottinghamshire Specialist Wheelchair Service for Children, Young People and Adults.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the North Nottinghamshire Specialist Wheelchair Service for Children, Young People and Adults.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.
This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to a current provider.

The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The current contract for the Mid Nottinghamshire Service will end on the 30th September 2026 and as a result the successful Provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st October 2026. The current contract for the Bassetlaw Service will end on the 15th October 2026 and as a result the successful Provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 16th October 2026.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6,199,352.

Options: The contract will be for a period of or a period of 2 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037363-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,199,360 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,199,360 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,199,352 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSS AUTO ENGINEERING LIMITED (TRADING AS ROSS CARE

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