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Waiver - BCHC - Skillbond Direct - Bespoke milling order

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Dec 2025 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is focused on acquiring bespoke milling services from Skillbond Direct for dental consumables. Categorised under the goods industry, this direct procurement method was completed below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 27th November 2025, with a value of £27,916.67, running until 27th November 2026. The Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation, with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved as the procuring entity, utilising the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dental consumables and custom manufacturing, especially those with capabilities tailored toward bespoke solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those already experienced in supplying to healthcare entities, would likely find this contract beneficial for fostering growth and building stronger ties within the healthcare sector. Skillbond Direct, an SME and supplier for this contract, exemplifies the potential for smaller businesses to thrive in such specialised procurement settings, highlighting the demand for niche expertise and agility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BCHC - Skillbond Direct - Bespoke milling order

Notice Description

This service relates to the bespoke products by Skillbond Direct.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083477-2025
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
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

CPV Codes

33141800 - Dental consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,916 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLBOND DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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