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YAS 230 (DA Non FW) Birthing Simulators

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:08

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust involves the direct award of a contract for birthing simulators, intended for training purposes. The buyer, located in Wakefield, has completed the procurement under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. Limbs & Things Ltd, a supplier based in Bristol, is the recipient of this contract award, highlighting a mutual collaboration in the medical equipment industry category. The contract, valued at £21,208 gross, is scheduled from 17th December 2025 to 15th December 2026 and has been awarded as goods. Despite being above threshold, the rationale for a direct award is justified as these specialist simulators are unavailable through any framework agreements.

This tender offers a significant opportunity in the simulator industry, especially for large-scale manufacturers such as Limbs & Things Ltd. Businesses specialising in medical equipment and training simulators may find potential growth by engaging in similar contracts. Additionally, smaller enterprises positioned to supply similar niche products may benefit from understanding the direct procurement method employed here, as it reflects opportunities when frameworks are not applicable. Companies with innovative solutions in medical training devices can leverage this insight to enter or expand their footprint within public sector contracts for specialised training aids.

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Notice Title

YAS 230 (DA Non FW) Birthing Simulators

Notice Description

YAS 230 (DA Non FW) Birthing Simulators for Training

Procurement Information

Only supplier we could purchase these specialist simulators from

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

34150000 - Simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£17,673 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Wood
Contact Email
andrew.wood17@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07592268574

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIMBS & THINGS

YAS 230 2025_26 (DA NON FW) BIRTHING SIMULATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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