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Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service - C401025 - CAN

NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 07:54

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 14:43

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced an intention to award a significant contract for the provision of wheelchair and specialist seating services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at approximately £59.05 million over a potential seven-year period, is designed to enhance mobility and independence for individuals with long-term mobility needs throughout Sussex. AJ Mobility Ltd, trading as AJM Healthcare, is the supplier slated for this award, with services scheduled to begin on 1st April 2027. The procurement process adheres to an open procedure approach and has recently reached the award stage, with essential deadlines such as representation submissions by 23rd June 2026 and contract commencement on 1st April 2027.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in mobility solutions and integrated care services. The substantial contract value and extensive service areas across East and West Sussex, including Brighton & Hove, suggest potential for significant business expansion and collaboration. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-effective mobility equipment and services that address health inequalities and promote social value will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The emphasis on quality, integration, and innovation signifies a competitive edge for providers with a proven track record in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service - C401025 - CAN

Notice Description

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The aim of the Sussex Wheelchair Service is to make sure users optimise their mobility and independence and improve their quality of life through receiving timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment through a fully integrated service. The provider will assess users for the provision of wheeled mobility equipment (both powered and manual) for those with long term mobility problems. Pressure relieving cushions and postural management wheelchair equipment will also be provided to meet the user's long term clinical need. The provider will also assess for specialist static postural seating for adults only in East Sussex. Contract length: 5-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years. Annual contract value: PS8,436,258 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = PS59,053,806 Contract service dates = 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2032 to 31st March 2034

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Surrey & Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) will provide a wheelchair and specialist seating service to the population of Sussex for a 5 + 2 year contract, commencing 1st April 2027. The Sussex Wheelchair Service will provide 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 will support 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 will include 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 will have access to high quality, evidence-based advice, assessment, prescription and reviews. * People who use the service and their carers will be fully involved in the design and delivery of the service across the integrated care pathway. * The service will be timely, flexible and responsive to user/carer needs. * The health and safety of people who use the service, their carers, and staff will be promoted and supported at all times. * The service will be equitable and available in the same way to all those who are eligible. * The service will be easily accessible and provide good quality information. * The safeguarding of children, young people and adults will be paramount at all levels of service delivery. * The service will be efficient, respond promptly and demonstrate value for money across all aspects of service provision. * Professionals will work together to make sure the needs of users are central to service delivery. Annual contract value: PS8,436,258 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = PS59,053,806 Contract service dates = 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2032 to 31st March 2034 Additional information: This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West (SCW) on behalf of the commissioners. SCW is currently subject to restructuring, and the management of this procurement may therefore move to a successor at some point during the procurement process. Bidders will be informed of any such change, and any administrative changes because of it.

Options: The contract can be further extended by the Commissioner using PSR Direct Award Process C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054732-2026
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
SME

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
£59,053,806 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Additional Buyers

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJ Mobility Ltd (Trading as AJM Healthcare)

Further Information

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