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title: "003681 - Care Connect Alarm Equipment Ad Hoc and Connectivity"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# 003681 - Care Connect Alarm Equipment Ad Hoc and Connectivity

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9294235f-a6c9-40ae-a9c8-4c49d726d991

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "003681 - Care Connect Alarm Equipment Ad Hoc and Connectivity" was managed by Durham County Council. It falls under the "Patient-monitoring system" industry category and primarily pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the "Award" stage as of 19 June 2026, with Tunstall Healthcare Group Limited being selected as the supplier. Utilizing a selective procurement method, this contract was procured as a direct call-off from the Northern Housing Consortium Technology Enabled Lives Framework. The contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2028, with an estimated contract value of £750,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare technology and equipment, particularly those capable of providing sim connectivity for community care alarms and related devices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, as the contract supports the participation of such entities. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by fostering relationships with public bodies like Durham County Council and positioning companies within the framework of the Northern Housing Consortium.

## Notice

Annual Sim connectivity for Community Care Alarms and associated equipment linked to those alarms. Procured as a direct call off from the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Technology Enabled Lives (TEL) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae60e3c7-5cce-455d-91d8-dbb30aad99f8 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae60e3c7-5cce-455d-91d8-dbb30aad99f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae60e3c7-5cce-455d-91d8-dbb30aad99f8
  19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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