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title: "Provision of Decontamination and Sterilisation Services for Podiatry."
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# Provision of Decontamination and Sterilisation Services for Podiatry.

Buyer: DORSET HEALTH CARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b34d4e4-1743-48f6-942f-d14e44cc6c21

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## Summary

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the “Provision of Decontamination and Sterilisation Services for Podiatry,” with a contract value of £2,000,000. This procurement falls under the health services category and targets delivery across multiple clinic sites in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period will close on 26th April 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 31st October 2021, lasting until 31st October 2026. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, aimed at ensuring fair and widespread participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those specialised in healthcare services, sterilisation, and instrument decontamination. Businesses capable of providing the necessary infrastructure, facilities, and resources for the effective decontamination and delivery of surgical instruments will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Winning this contract could enhance not only the contractors' market presence but also contribute to the growing healthcare service sector in Dorset.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Additional information Instead of: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Poole:-Health-services./V8X68R9689 Read: The access code for this opportunity is DM97HKZN6F Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is largest provider of community and mental health services in Dorset , We are currently looking for a Decontamination and Sterilisation Services to include delivery of sterile instruments and collection of used Podiatry instruments to multiple clinic sites across Dorset. 1 The service will include the comprehensive provision of sterile services including cleaning of surgical instruments within facilities operating to Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC) (MED) standards, the delivery and collection of surgical instruments and the provision of associated support services and supplies to community healthcare providers. The successful contractor will be required to provide suitable facilities and resources to provide the services. 2. The successful contractor will be required to provide the necessary infrastructure to collect, decontaminate, sterilise and deliver instruments in accordance with the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171a72f-fbf6-46f1-bfd4-a11deb77dbd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTH CARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171a72f-fbf6-46f1-bfd4-a11deb77dbd3
- 19 Mar 2021 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171a72f-fbf6-46f1-bfd4-a11deb77dbd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171a72f-fbf6-46f1-bfd4-a11deb77dbd3
  22nd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Poole:-Health-services./V8X68R9689
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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