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title: "Invitation to tender for the Supply and Fitting of Wigs Service"
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# Invitation to tender for the Supply and Fitting of Wigs Service

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-462b6131-ea1e-4e17-ab11-29995d7f1801

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## Summary

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply and Fitting of Wigs Service," aimed at providing comprehensive services for Oncology, Haematology, and Alopecia patients. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically relating to wigs, with an active status and a procurement method classified as "Other." The tender submission deadline is set for 13th January 2020, and the contract period will commence on 1st April 2020, lasting for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The service is expected to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in wig supply, styling, and maintenance, particularly those offering services to the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Successful bidders will not only fulfil a critical service within the health community but can also expand their outreach and client base within the NHS framework.

## Notice

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust require an efficient and comprehensive service to supply, fit, style, repair and clean wigs to both Oncology/Haematology and Alopecia patients. The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The deadline for tender submissions is 13th January 2020. For more information, including access to the tender documents, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f663689-0d44-4c1b-b079-e6f068a8faab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33711630 - Wigs

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f663689-0d44-4c1b-b079-e6f068a8faab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f663689-0d44-4c1b-b079-e6f068a8faab
  29th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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