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title: "Absorbable Sutures"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a16507fa-05a0-40cf-912e-598dc3356b90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-27"
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# Absorbable Sutures

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a16507fa-05a0-40cf-912e-598dc3356b90

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## Summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, a notable healthcare provider in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of absorbable sutures under the industry category of surgical sutures (CPV: 33141121). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the successful tender awarded to Assut UK Limited, an SME. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 January 2025, contract commencement on 1 February 2025, and completion by 31 January 2029. The geographical focus for this contract is Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses operating within the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in surgical sutures. SMEs, such as Assut UK Limited, are explicitly noted as suitable competitors for this type of procurement. By securing contracts through such tenders, businesses can solidify their position within the healthcare market, gain steady revenue over the contract period, and establish long-term relationships with major healthcare institutions like Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement showcases the trust's commitment to fostering growth and collaboration with smaller enterprises in the local economy.

## Notice

Provision of Absorbable Sutures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92f0e1d-8fc4-421e-a928-a1fad9c06f2a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141121 - Surgical sutures

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 01:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92f0e1d-8fc4-421e-a928-a1fad9c06f2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92f0e1d-8fc4-421e-a928-a1fad9c06f2a
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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