Tender

Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service - C401025 - ITT

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 07:54

Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service," aimed at providing a comprehensive mobility service across Sussex. This service will address the needs of adults, children, and young people with long-term mobility requirements. The tender, using an open procurement method, seeks to commence on 1st April 2027 and will span a period of 5 years with an optional 2-year extension, making the total estimated contract value approximately £59,053,806. Prospective bidders must submit their responses by 12th March 2026, by noon. The procurement is focused on the health services industry, and the procurement category centres on service delivery, specifically in health-related services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mobility equipment and healthcare service provision. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to act as a lead purchaser within Sussex, leveraging significant buying power, which can lead to enhanced economies of scale and competitive pricing strategies. Businesses with experience in managing integrated care pathways and those capable of providing both manual and powered wheelchair solutions, along with specialist seating, are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that value user involvement and deliver high-quality, responsive, and cost-effective services will find this opportunity aligns well with their growth strategies in the health services sector.

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Notice Title

Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service - C401025 - ITT

Notice Description

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking to provide a contract to provide wheelchair and specialist seating services to the population of Sussex for a 5 + 2 year contract, commencing 1st April 2027. The Sussex Wheelchair Service provides a comprehensive, integrated service for adults, children, and young people with long-term mobility needs. Service users have described a wheelchair as "a vehicle of freedom," highlighting both the emotional and functional significance of the service. The service supports individuals to optimise their independence, health outcomes, and quality of life through timely access to assessment, provision, maintenance, and review of appropriate wheeled mobility equipment. The service is designed to be equitable, needs-led, and responsive, ensuring consistent and high-quality provision across Sussex. It includes both manual and powered wheelchairs, pressure-relieving cushions, and postural management equipment, tailored to meet long-term clinical needs. The Specialist Postural Static Seating Service will be for adults in East Sussex. Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Annual contract value: PS8,436,258 Estimated total contract value including 2 year extension: PS59,053,806 (5 year contract + 2 year extension) Proposed contract start date: 1st April, 2027. Closing date to respond to the tender will be: Thursday 12th March 2026 at 12:00pm (Noon).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking to provide a contract to provide wheelchair and specialist seating services to the population of Sussex for a 5 + 2 year contract, commencing 1st April 2027. The Sussex Wheelchair Service provides a comprehensive, integrated service for adults, children, and young people with long-term mobility needs. Service users have described a wheelchair as "a vehicle of freedom," highlighting both the emotional and functional significance of the service. The service supports individuals to optimise their independence, health outcomes, and quality of life through timely access to assessment, provision, maintenance, and review of appropriate wheeled mobility equipment. The service is designed to be equitable, needs-led, and responsive, ensuring consistent and high-quality provision across Sussex. It includes both manual and powered wheelchairs, pressure-relieving cushions, and postural management equipment, tailored to meet long-term clinical needs. The Specialist Postural Static Seating Service will be for adults in East Sussex. The service will be founded on the following core objectives: * People who use the service and their carers have access to high quality, evidence-based advice, assessment, prescription and reviews. * People who use the service and their carers are fully involved in the design and delivery of the service across the integrated care pathway. * The service is timely, flexible and responsive to user/carer needs. * The health and safety of people who use the service, their carers, and staff is promoted and supported at all times. * The service is equitable and is available in the same way to all those who are eligible. * The service is easily accessible and provides good quality information. * The safeguarding of children, young people and adults is paramount at all levels of service delivery. * The service is efficient, responds promptly and demonstrates value for money across all aspects of service provision. * Professionals work together to make sure the needs of users are central to service delivery. Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Annual contract value: PS8,436,258 Estimated total contract value including 2 year extension: PS59,053,806 (5 year contract + 2 year extension) Proposed contract start date: 1st April, 2027. Closing date to respond to the tender will be: Thursday 12th March 2026 at 12:00pm (Noon).

Options: The contract is for 5 years with a period of 2 years to further extend the contract (5 + 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008282-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,053,806 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)
Contact Name
Stuart Meredith
Contact Email
stuart.meredith1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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