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UK PODS SAFETY PODS

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust for the acquisition of "safety pods" across mental health units, aiding in the enhancement of restrictive practices according to national standards. Classified under the medical furniture category, this purchase falls under the goods sector. The procurement method employed was direct, deemed below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract stage is completed with the contract active as of 26th January 2026 and concluding on 31st January 2026. The value of the contract is £24,720 gross (£20,600 net). The buyer’s registered address is in Poole, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for suppliers within the healthcare equipment manufacturing industry, particularly those specialising in medical furniture, to engage with a public authority. Although this specific procurement was awarded to UK PODS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Middlesborough, it demonstrates a demand for innovative solutions in healthcare settings that align with updated national standards. Businesses capable of providing similar innovative healthcare solutions may find future opportunities with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and other similar NHS trusts seeking to improve infrastructure and patient care environments.

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Notice Title

UK PODS SAFETY PODS

Notice Description

Pod roll out across Mental health units - One off purchase of a "safety pod" for each inpatient mental health unit to enable the updating of restrictive practice to align with national standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06100e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007259-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192000 - Medical furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
alice.march@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01202 277000

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK PODS

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