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01 Jul 2026 at 00:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Defence Medical Welfare Service" was conducted by the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, specifically within the services category, pertains to providing a professional medical welfare service to Armed Forces community members and their family members and carers. This process followed a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. It has reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The contract, with a gross value of £40,800, was awarded to the supplier Defence Medical Welfare Service, based in Hampshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance services. Companies with expertise in delivering medical welfare are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive service packages to meet the needs of public health organisations, especially those focusing on medical welfare in the armed forces sector, would greatly benefit from leveraging such contracts to expand their market presence and professional networks.

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Notice Title

Defence Medical Welfare Service

Notice Description

The service provides a professional medical welfare service to members of the Armed forces community and their family members and Carers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061500-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENCE MEDICAL WELFARE SERVICE

Further Information

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