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03 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "North Somerset: Needle & Syringe Provision and Waste Disposal." This public procurement falls under the community health services category and involves the supply of clean injecting equipment and the collection and disposal of related waste. Located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, the procurement process followed a limited competition method, as it is below the threshold. The contract began on 1st July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2029, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Orion Medical Supplies Ltd based in Bicester, and was signed on 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and waste management industries. Companies with expertise in community health services and the ability to deliver both products and comprehensive training to pharmacy staff are particularly well-suited to such tenders. With North Somerset Council as the contracting authority, suppliers can benefit from engaging with public authorities, enhancing their reputation and potentially opening doors to future contracts within similar local government sectors. For small and medium enterprises like Orion Medical Supplies Ltd, participating in such targeted tenders can lead to business growth and diversification in their service offerings.

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Notice Title

North Somerset: Needle & Syringe Provision and Waste Disposal

Notice Description

This contract covers the supply and delivery of pre-made packs of clean injecting equipment and the collection and safe disposal of injecting related waste in accordance with government legislation. The contract also covers the training of pharmacy staff and data reporting to the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c356
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORION MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Further Information

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