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2526-0242 Community Equipment Service

London Borough of Islington

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Mar 2026 at 15:45

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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03 Nov 2025 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington was seeking a provider for its "2526-0242 Community Equipment Service," aimed at supporting independence and facilitating hospital discharge and home care. The procurement process was initiated via direct procurement, bypassing competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to ACCORA LIMITED and is categorized under services, specifically medical equipment installation. The contract was signed on 14th September 2025, with the delivery spread across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London. This tender underscores the urgent demand for community equipment services, with the implementation running until 14th October 2025, with potential monthly extensions until March 2026. The procurement process falls under a 'lightTouch' regime, which allows for flexibility in handling urgent needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare equipment sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and installation services. Firms capable of meeting quick turn-around times and that possess the capacity to manage large-scale deliveries across multiple regions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Despite the contract being awarded directly, understanding the buyer's needs and industry requirements puts businesses in a stronger position for future opportunities. Small and medium enterprises like ACCORA LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the potential for niche expertise and agile service offerings in meeting specific government requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0242 Community Equipment Service

Notice Description

Community Equipment Service, required urgently to meet urgent and critical equipment needs that support independence, hospital discharge, and care at home for adults and children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018592-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£491,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 14 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Islington
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCORA LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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