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15 Jul 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process for the "Supply of Daily Living Equipment." This contract falls under the industry category of medical aids and was conducted through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The tender was initiated by the council to supply daily living equipment, such as bath boards, shoehorns, and perching stools, to individuals with prescriptions from Cumberland Council or NHS trusts operating within the region. The contract, with a budget not exceeding £77,775, covers the period from 11 May 2026 to 10 November 2026. Key dates include the signing on 10 May 2026 and the publication of contract details on 15 July 2026.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the provision of daily living and medical aids. Companies such as Cumbria Mobility Limited and Robson Medical and Mobility Limited, both SMEs based in Carlisle, have successfully secured contracts to supply these goods. Businesses adept in manufacturing or distributing similar products can find opportunities in future tenders of this nature by preparing to meet the logistical and technical requirements set out by public authorities like Cumberland Council. Such contracts not only enhance business growth potential but also strengthen market presence within the healthcare and public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Supply of Daily Living Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of daily living equipment to people issued with a prescription by Cumberland Council or NHS trusts that operate within Cumberland. Daily living equipment (also known as small aids to daily living (or SADLs) includes items such as bath boards, shoehorns, and perching stools. The maximum budget for this contract for the duration of the agreement from 11 May 2026 - 10 November 2026 is PS77,775.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066809-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA MOBILITY

ROBSON MEDICAL AND MOBILITY

Further Information

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