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title: "Provision of a Community Adult Bladder and Bowel Service (Continence Delivery and Supply)"
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# Provision of a Community Adult Bladder and Bowel Service (Continence Delivery and Supply)

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc95ec3e-738c-4b27-82bc-310fead72ea1

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a Community Adult Bladder and Bowel Service, specifically focusing on continence delivery and supply. This procurement falls under the 'Home delivery of incontinence products' industry category and is part of a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, awarded to Essity Limited, is valued at approximately £4,318,828.03 and spans from 21st August 2025 to 20th August 2027, with an optional extension of 24 months. The delivery region for this service is the North East of the United Kingdom, and the award was published on 12th September 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in healthcare equipment and delivery services. The focus on continence home delivery makes Essity Limited, a large, well-established supplier, an ideal beneficiary. Businesses capable of providing specialised healthcare goods, particularly those with experience in working within NHS frameworks, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. Such contracts offer a robust avenue for expanding business operations in the public health sector, particularly in the geographical area specified.

## Notice

CDD Services on behalf of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Essity UK Ltd via following the conclusion of a further competition utilising Shared Business Services Framework, Acute and Community Health and Social Care Equipment Products, Lot 2 Continence Home Delivery Provision. Framework Reference: SBS10015, for the provision of a community adult bladder and bowel service (continence delivery and supply). This is for a period of 24 months with 1 optional extension of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46489f7f-d659-4052-bcff-44286730e207 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,599,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,318,828 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46489f7f-d659-4052-bcff-44286730e207

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46489f7f-d659-4052-bcff-44286730e207
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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