Award

Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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AwardUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 10:51

AwardUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 10:41

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 14:37

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for the Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service, aimed at enhancing mobility and independence for patients registered with Dudley GPs. The procurement process follows an open procedure and has reached the award update stage, with a contract valued at approximately £6.75 million set to commence on 1st October 2026. The contract is for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Located in Wolverhampton, the initiative falls under the services category and addresses both the assessment and repair of wheelchairs. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit acts as the procuring entity for this project, offering support throughout the procurement process. The process has completed the standstill period and is approaching the signature expected by 30th April 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in wheelchair assessment and maintenance. The service aims to support individuals with mobility issues by maintaining and providing necessary equipment, thus fostering community integration and access to employment and education. Businesses such as AJM Healthcare, which has been awarded the contract, and those offering repair and maintenance services will find this tender particularly beneficial. Companies capable of delivering value-for-money solutions that meet the rigorous quality standards outlined will have a competitive advantage in such procurement processes, providing growth opportunities in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service

Notice Description

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is awarding a contract for the Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service for patients registered with a Dudley GP. As a result of this above threshold open procedure process, a Contract will be awarded to the Most Advantageous supplier for a period of 3 Years commencing on 01st October 2026, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years. Please note the standstill period has voluntarily been extended to midnight 28th April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 2 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036522-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33193120 - Wheelchairs

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,749,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJM HEALTHCARE

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