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31 Jul 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "WSFT - Community - Bespoke support garments," falls under the services industry category and pertains to the provision of bespoke Lycra garments for children with challenging lifelong diagnoses. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, specifically aimed at below-threshold contracts. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with the award phase completed with DM Orthotics as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of bespoke healthcare garments, particularly those tailored for complex medical conditions. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality, customisable support garments and operating within the community, social, and personal services sectors would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. The contract makes way for growth by establishing strong relationships with health trusts and showcasing capabilities in meeting specialised healthcare needs. Large-scale businesses with robust production capacities and understanding of NHS procurement procedures would benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Community - Bespoke support garments

Notice Description

Service contract with DM Orthotics to supply bespoke Lycra garments for children with challenging life long diagnoses. From 01.06.2026 - 31.05.2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d84f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072490-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DM ORTHOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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