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title: "Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth"
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# Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ad6ff08-ed1b-4c6e-8269-312652a6f9fd

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth" has reached the award stage. This contract, led by Southampton City Council in cooperation with Portsmouth City Council and NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board, focuses on the procurement of medical equipment to support health and well-being for residents within these areas. It caters to both adults and children requiring medical aids. The agreement, which uses a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 31 July 2025 to Millbrook Healthcare Ltd, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2025 and running until 31 July 2032. The industry category is medical equipment and personal care products, and the contract amounts to £39,000,000. The service will be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically covering areas within Southampton and Portsmouth.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment and logistics services. Suitable candidates include SMEs, as well as organisations with capabilities in equipment installation, maintenance, and rapid response logistical support. The contract's scope, which includes urgent delivery provisions and comprehensive equipment management (from procurement to decontamination), signals excellent prospects for companies attuned to community health service delivery and capable of performing adjustments, repairs, and trainings. Companies with innovative approaches to equipment handling and a track record of facilitating independence and well-being in healthcare settings would likely find competitive advantages here.

## Notice

Notification of contract award for the provision of a Joint Equipment Service (JES) on loan to adults and children who are resident within the boundaries of Southampton and Portsmouth, or those who live outside the local authority boundaries but who are registered with a GP practice within one of the two cities. This is a tripartite agreement between Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and the Supplier. The principal aim of the Service is to enable those individuals in need of support, some of whom are vulnerable, to maintain their health, social care and educational needs and well-being in their chosen location for the foreseeable future and to help alleviate risk (e.g. falls, pressure sores etc.), promote independence, and facilitate end of life strategies. This may include children, older individuals, and other groups determined by local circumstances. The Service is jointly commissioned by Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board ('Commissioners'). Under section 75 NHSA 2006 agreements within each city, Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council will act as the contracting parties on behalf of the health partner organisation. The scope of the contract includes: - Procurement of core and bespoke Paediatric and adults Equipment conforming to CE standards. - Delivery and installation of all equipment by qualified Technicians (minor adaptations for both areas) (development opportunities should include the establishment of Trusted Assessor Technicians). - Urgent delivery provision to accommodate Rapid Response Service requirements. - Assessment/demonstration facilities appropriately staffed with trained personnel to facilitate direct contact from members of the public and prescribers regarding delivery, collection and repair of equipment. - Equipment training facility i.e. demonstration of fitting & appropriate use of equipment, troubleshooting etc. - Bar coding, cataloguing and full traceability of all Equipment including non-stock and bespoke equipment. - Repair, adjustment and maintenance of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment. - Collection of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment. - Decontamination of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' equipment. - Provision of Sensory equipment. - Reconditioning and re-issuing or disposal of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment (including Continuing Healthcare Equipment)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18591776-3534-4386-95f5-dce38a490662 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLBROOK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products
- 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18591776-3534-4386-95f5-dce38a490662

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18591776-3534-4386-95f5-dce38a490662
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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