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title: "TEL L1 FC Ap26 - Somerset Council - awarded"
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buyer: "NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
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# TEL L1 FC Ap26 - Somerset Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a325f651-1d00-4fcc-b52c-2b5021efc47c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "TEL L1 FC Ap26" has reached the award stage. Somerset Council, located in Taunton, UK, has awarded Appello Smart Living Solutions Ltd a contract under the Technology Enabled Lives framework from the Northern Housing Consortium. The contract, valued at £312,296, involves repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. Appello will provide goods from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential extensions available. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, creating a structured opportunity for suppliers. The Northern Housing Consortium, stationed in Sunderland, served as the buyer in this process, ensuring a collaborative approach to procurement within the housing sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The structured nature of the framework agreement offers a stable platform for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their operations. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality goods within specified periods and maintaining compliance with industry standards will find this tender advantageous, fostering long-term relationships with regional councils. The award signifies potential secondary business opportunities through partnerships and collaborative ventures with Somerset Council, enhancing the business landscape in the medical equipment maintenance industry.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Somerset Council based in Taunton, UK have appointed Appello as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of THREE years, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba1c837-bb70-428a-be2f-8b7595567731 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,296 |
| 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 | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPELLO SMART LIVING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba1c837-bb70-428a-be2f-8b7595567731

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba1c837-bb70-428a-be2f-8b7595567731
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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