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title: "Rental of Dynamic Cushions and mattresses within community hospitals"
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buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Rental of Dynamic Cushions and mattresses within community hospitals

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ccc561-4c53-4b78-9dc4-748e6c307aed

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for a procurement process concerning the rental of dynamic cushions and mattresses for use in community hospitals. The contract, valued at £85,000, falls within the category of goods, specifically focusing on mattresses (CPV: 39143112). The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made public on 19th May 2026, following its status change to active on 12th May 2026, with the contract period running from 31st March 2026 to 31st May 2027. Delivery for this contract is primarily centred in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specified by the postal code TN25 4AZ.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pressure area care equipment, particularly those adept at providing dynamic mattresses and cushions. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it was ultimately awarded to Direct Healthcare Group Limited, a large-scale supplier. Smaller businesses with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions that meet the needs of community hospitals might find potential growth through future engagements of this scale and nature, especially if they are positioned within the South East region. The managed service provision stipulated could be an attractive proposition for businesses keen on developing comprehensive service solutions in healthcare equipment management.

## Notice

The provision of a managed service for the rental of pressure area care equipment: dynamic mattresses and cushions, within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (Community Hospital sites) pressure area care equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cc24a1-63bf-4c0b-a44e-239f511c4b81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 NHS 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

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

### Codes

- 39143112 - Mattresses

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cc24a1-63bf-4c0b-a44e-239f511c4b81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cc24a1-63bf-4c0b-a44e-239f511c4b81
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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