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title: "Bariatric Furniture & Bariatric Wheelchairs (Rental & Purchase)"
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buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-14"
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# Bariatric Furniture & Bariatric Wheelchairs (Rental & Purchase)

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c8df9c9-33ee-4801-8909-5983efcb0217

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for "Bariatric Furniture & Bariatric Wheelchairs (Rental & Purchase)" under the industry category of Medical Equipment. The tender was in the South East region of the United Kingdom and followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed on 14 March 2025 with the contract commencing on 10 May 2025 and running until 9 May 2028. The total contract value is GBP 400,000, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly in bariatric care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific market requirements and the contract's alignment with previous spend figures, even though the value is not guaranteed. The awarded contractor, Direct Healthcare Group Ltd, showcases that businesses with a proven track record in providing high-quality bariatric solutions stand a good chance of leveraging such contracts for substantial business growth.

## Notice

Supply of Rental for Bariatric Furniture, Equipment and Bariatric Wheelchairs with the option to purchase such items if required. This contract has the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month extensions. This is a call of contract and is activity based. The contract value is based on previous spend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c787e1f-ed28-4752-96e6-694d94da599a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2025 - 9 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c787e1f-ed28-4752-96e6-694d94da599a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c787e1f-ed28-4752-96e6-694d94da599a
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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