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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Safe Patient Moving and Handling Equipment"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2020-01-15"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Safe Patient Moving and Handling Equipment

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a50a6584-b9b4-4dd7-9232-616efca84150

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting as an agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), with a tender titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Safe Patient Moving and Handling Equipment." This procurement falls under the healthcare sector and is located in Birmingham, England. The tender, which employs a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, is currently in the active stage and has a total value of £4,000,000. The tender period concludes on 13th February 2020, and the contract will commence on 15th July 2020, continuing until 14th July 2023.

This opportunity is an excellent avenue for businesses in the medical equipment and healthcare supply industry, particularly those focusing on patient handling solutions such as hoists, lifts, and related services. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in supplying lifting equipment for the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The framework agreement offers provisions for innovation and service delivery, thus creating scope for businesses to expand their market reach and enhance service offerings in the healthcare environment.

## Notice

This tender is to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Safe Patient Moving and Handling Equipment. The scope of the agreement will include to aid the transport and support moving a patient and may be used in either the Hospital, Residential or Patient Home Environment. The framework will include (but is not limited) to the following items: - Hoists / Patient Lifts - Standing Aids (both manual and electric) - Bathing Equipment - Transfer Equipment (Slings, Slide Sheets, Inflatable Devices) - Safe Patient Moving and Handling Managed Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb512d6f-aaa4-40a1-867a-f1eaf4e69f6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 14 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb512d6f-aaa4-40a1-867a-f1eaf4e69f6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb512d6f-aaa4-40a1-867a-f1eaf4e69f6d
  15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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