Tender

Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is seeking qualified suppliers for the Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service. This procurement, currently in the tender update stage, is open with an objective to provide comprehensive wheelchair services to patients registered with Dudley GP practices. Located in Wolverhampton and Derby, the buying and procuring entities are NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board and NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit respectively. The procurement covers the industry category of goods and services related to wheelchairs and their maintenance, scheduled to end on 9th February 2026. The contract, valued at £6,750,000 with a gross amount of £8,115,845, will span three years starting from 1st October 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare equipment supply and maintenance, particularly those experienced in providing mobility aids and solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate due to the procurement's suitability classification. Engaging in this contract can lead to business growth by setting a foothold in a lucrative, long-term partnership with a public authority. Enterprises able to align their offerings with the high-quality and economic criteria specified in the tender documents will find this opportunity advantageous. The open procurement method allows transparent competition, providing a fair chance for all eligible entities to submit electronic bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service

Notice Description

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to express their interest in delivering a Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service for patients registered with a Dudley GP. The aims and objectives of the service are: * To provide comprehensive, all-age wheelchair services to support Service Users with long-term mobility and postural conditions to lead - as far as their condition will allow - healthy, active and independent lives. * To provide for Service Users' clinical needs along with consideration of the holistic needs of the Service User, including social, educational, lifestyle and family/carer requirements. * To achieve Service User-focused goals and/or resolution of problems relating to their mobility and/or equipment. * To respond to the changing needs of Service Users with maintenance, repair, reassessments and provision of different equipment when this is needed. * To support Service Users with integration into their local community, enabling access to education and employment and thus benefiting the economy and supporting the shift from treatment to prevention. * To meet the Quality Standards and "I" statements set out in the Wheelchair Quality Framework. * To focus on value for money rather than lowest absolute cost. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The annual value is PS1,350,000 Please refer to the procurement documentation for further details. To register your interest and access the procurement documentation and submit a bid, please follow this link, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and search for: Project Reference: C403837 Project Name: Dudley Wheelchair Assessment and Equipment Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004023-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Kimberley Walker
Contact Email
kimberley.walker13@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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