Award

Community Equipment

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) has completed the procurement process for the provision of community equipment under a direct award arrangement, with the contract awarded on 22nd September 2025. The contract, valued at £7.6 million, involves the supply, maintenance, and collection of community equipment to support independence, hospital discharge, and care at home for adults and children. This procurement falls under the "light touch" regime and is classified within the health and social work services category. The completed award, which spans from 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with a possible extension till 21st September 2028, addresses urgent supply needs following the receivership of the previous supplier, Nottingham Rehab Services (NRS), in August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare solutions, particularly those focused on community and home-based care services. Companies skilled in the timely delivery and maintenance of medical equipment could thrive under this contract, which benefits from the direct award’s streamlined process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Provide Care Solutions Limited, already engaged with this contract, can leverage the opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings within the health and social care sectors. The focus on supporting NHS and local council priorities could be especially appealing to businesses looking to integrate comprehensive, patient-focused care solutions.

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Notice Title

Community Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of community equipment to support independence, hospital discharge, and care at home for adults and children, includes supply, maintenance and collection of items.

Procurement Information

NRS informed the consortium in July 2025 that it will be unable to continue to fulfil its contracts with effect from the 31 July 2025 owing to financial difficulties. NRS went into official receivership via court order on 1st August 2025. The scope and complexities of requirement means that it is not possible to carry out a procurement even with shortened timeframes. A direct award is the only viable option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058632-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROVIDE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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