--- title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of Bariatric Furniture & Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB" published: "2017-02-23" --- # Framework Agreement for the supply of Bariatric Furniture & Equipment Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa.json) ## Summary The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is leading a tender with the title "Framework Agreement for the supply of Bariatric Furniture & Equipment," which is aimed at establishing a national multi-provider framework for the NHS. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically focusing on medical equipment. The tender period is set to conclude on 28 March 2017, with the contract itself expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and last until 30 April 2019. The total value of this framework agreement is £15,000,000 and is open to suppliers via an open procurement method, allowing a diverse range of organisations to participate across the United Kingdom and its regions including Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare supplies, particularly those that manufacture or distribute bariatric furniture and equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-placed to enter this competitive market. Eligible businesses will benefit from the framework, thereby expanding their capabilities and fostering partnerships with various publically funded entities, including NHS trusts and local authorities, enhancing their potential for growth and innovation in the sector. ## Notice EOECPH (East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub) is acting on behalf of the NHS CPP (NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership) to establish a national multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Bariatric Furniture & Equipment. The four NHS Collaborative Procurement Hubs form the NHS CPP; EOECPH, NHS Commercial Solutions, LPP (London Procurement Partnership) and NOECPC (North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative). The framework will include and be for the benefit of members of the NHS CPP. Any body obtaining new membership to the four Hubs will also be included and benefit from the framework. Any organisation listed as eligible may utilise the framework agreement with authorisation from the EOECPH. This will include any statutory and other successor organisations. The framework agreement covers seven Lots of Bariatric Furniture & Equipment as follows; Lot 1 - Aids to Daily Living, Lot 2 - Beds & Mattresses, Lot 3 - Hoists & Slings, Lot 4 - Chairs & Cushions, Lot 5 - Patient Transfer, Lot 6 - Wheelchairs, Lot 7 - Specialist. This Framework Agreement will include, and be for the benefit of publically funded (both wholly and partially funded) entities in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. This will include, but is not limited to: Acute Trusts, Foundation Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Community Trusts, Community Care, Primary Care, Mental Health Trusts, Strategic and Special Health Authorities, Local Government, Fire and Rescue Service, Police, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care which will include but is not limited to the emerging landscape of combined health and social care commissioners and providers, including any successor or emerging organisations. A list of anticipated participating organisation can be found in the ITT. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 368 4850 or help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba290ee-ed1a-40f3-97a4-fc5e1c952722 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB | | Locality | FULBOURN | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB21 5XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 23 Feb 2017 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba290ee-ed1a-40f3-97a4-fc5e1c952722 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba290ee-ed1a-40f3-97a4-fc5e1c952722 23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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