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Waiver - BCHC - 1807 - Active Design Ltd - Seating systems

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, concluded on 29th July 2026, involved the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The contract awarded was titled "Waiver - BCHC - 1807 - Active Design Ltd - Seating systems," relevant to the goods category in the healthcare industry. The procurement focused on seating systems and was allocated to Active Design Ltd without competition, under the direct procurement method, indicative of a below-threshold arrangement. Located in Birmingham, UK, the contract commenced on 31st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a signed value of £76,669.17 excluding VAT.

This tender offers potential business growth avenues primarily for large enterprises specialising in the manufacture and provision of seating systems. Companies positioned within the healthcare supplies sector could benefit from noticing such contracts as it underlines a strategic focus on niche goods within central government entities. The direct award process demonstrates opportunities for businesses with specific capabilities to direct negotiations with entities like the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, offering chances to secure contracts without the need to engage in competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BCHC - 1807 - Active Design Ltd - Seating systems

Notice Description

This service relates to the seating systems by Active Design Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071626-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39111000 - Seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,669 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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