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NCC1379

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Northumberland County Council involved a contract titled "NCC1379" for the supply of specialist medical mattresses and bedding. This contract falls under the industry category of "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" and is classified under the CPV code 33000000. The procurement was a direct award through the framework NHSSBS15001 using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in region "UKC21," the contract was awarded to Direct Healthcare Group, and the award was signed on 1st June 2026, with the contract valued at £226,000 GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, and the lot status for this tender is marked as cancelled; however, the contract itself is active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, specifically those dealing in medical mattresses and bedding. While this particular contract was directly awarded, businesses with a capability to offer competitive pricing and high-quality goods in this sector can position themselves for future opportunities under similar frameworks or other procurement processes. Large-scale suppliers like Direct Healthcare Group would be ideally suited to such contracts, given their existing capacity and regional presence. For SMEs aiming to enter this market, aligning with frameworks like NHSSBS15001 and building relationships with regional authorities like Northumberland County Council could facilitate business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1379

Notice Description

Contract for specialist medical mattresses and bedding. Call-off contract through NHSSBS15001

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for specialist medical mattresses and bedding. Call-off contract through NHSSBS15001

Procurement Information

Direct award through framework NHSSBS15001

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067098-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY 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
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP

Further Information

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