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Continuation of Continence contract

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Sep 2025 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Continuation of Continence contract," which focuses on the home delivery of incontinence products. Classified under the services category, this procurement is relevant to the healthcare industry in the North West of England (region UKD). The process reached the 'Award' stage on 5th September 2025, and the existing contract has been extended until 30th April 2026. The procurement method used was limited, an award procedure without prior publication, under the impetus to align with future joint procurement involving regional healthcare trusts.

This tender provides a business growth opportunity for companies capable of supplying personal care products, particularly those specialising in healthcare services. The extension of the contract offers a temporary window for current suppliers to adjust and prepare for the upcoming mini-competition planned for Q1 FY26/27 under the SBS Framework SBS10015. Businesses such as Abena UK Limited, the current supplier, which have a strong presence and network within the UK healthcare system, are well-suited to benefit from this continued service demand, offering strategic partnership prospects within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Continuation of Continence contract

Notice Description

Supply of containment products within the Community and Inpatient setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of the existing contract for the supply of containment products. Additional information: VEAT notice to inform the market that the Contracting Authority is seeking to extend the term of its existing contract for the supply of containment products which was originally awarded to Abena UK Limited in December 2017 following a competitive award process.

The Contracting Authority's contract with Abena UK Limited is being proposed to be extended for a short period beyond the current extension period set out in its contract to allow the Contracting Authority time to participate in a joint procurement. The term of the contract is being proposed to be extended by a period of five months until 30th April 2026.
During this period a joint procurement exercise will commence for completion Q1 FY26/27.The planned procurement route will be a mini-competition in accordance with the SBS Framework SBS10015 or latest version. The participating Trusts to include South Cumbria and Lancashire Provider Collaborative Board, including North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust will be participating in this procurement exercise.

Procurement Information

VEAT notice to inform the market that the Contracting Authority is seeking to extend the term of its existing contract for the supply of containment products which was originally awarded to Abena UK Limited in December 2017 following a competitive award process.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority's contract with Abena UK Limited is being proposed to be extended for a short period beyond the current extension period set out in its contract to allow the Contracting Authority time to participate in a joint procurement. The term of the contract is being proposed to be extended by a period of five months until 30th April 2026.<br/><br/>During this period a joint procurement exercise will commence for completion Q1 FY26/27.The planned procurement route will be a mini-competition in accordance with the SBS Framework SBS10015 or latest version. The participating Trusts to include South Cumbria and Lancashire Provider Collaborative Board, including North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust will be participating in this procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05956e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054489-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33700000 - Personal care products

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Michelle McNeil
Contact Email
michelle.mcneil@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524519454

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABENA

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