--- title: "Awareness Sessions for Total Bed Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c997" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c997" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c997.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c997.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Awareness Sessions for Total Bed Management Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c997 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c997) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c997.json) ## Summary The Business Services Organisation's Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) has announced a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for an upcoming tender pertaining to Total Bed Management for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), and Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) in Northern Ireland. The procurement, classified under Hospital-bedding services (CPV 85112100), involves a comprehensive management contract, including various specialised bed types and associated equipment. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with in-person Awareness Sessions scheduled to take place at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, during the week commencing 20th January. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 8th January by contacting boucher.sourcing@hscni.net. Future tender documentation will be available via the etendersni.gov.uk website starting from 3rd March 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in hospital bedding services or those offering specialised medical equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying standard and specialised hospital beds, therapy mattresses, and accessory equipment such as drip stands and oxygen cylinder holders, will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, the scope includes a clinical advisor role for each trust, providing an avenue for consultancy and ongoing maintenance services. By participating in the awareness sessions, businesses can demonstrate their product capabilities and engage with key decision-makers from the three health trusts, potentially leading to substantial contracts and long-term partnerships. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform potential bidders that the BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), intends to issue a tender to award a new Contract for Total Bed Management of BHSCT, SEHSCT and SHSCT in Northern Ireland. Contract Participants Total Bed Management for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland which includes the following participants: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) ### Lot Information Total Bed Management BHSCT Total Bed Management for the BHSCT. The exact details of the Contract are yet to be decided, however for guidance it is envisaged that the scope of the procurement will include: - Standard Bed with the option to modify sizing / dismantle where required in some cases, to allow for entry / exiting different facilities (plus Mattress and built-in linen holder) - Therapy Mattress (including variations of Therapy Mattresses) - Mental Health Beds (Ligature risks) - Children's Beds - Cots - Trauma Beds - Maternity Beds - Rehab Beds - Neuro Beds - Low entry Beds - Bed Rails etc. - Bariatric Beds (maybe more Specialised, sit outside contract) - Tilting functions - Older Person (Thompson House) - Birthing Beds - Drip Stands, lifter Pole, oxygen cylinder holder, linen holder (ST) - ICU Beds - Seat Cushions (ST) (Plus, the addition of: A Clinical advisor role, per Trust, to ensure beds are managed and maintained to meet the contractual requirements). The Clinical Advisor role will also be included in the scope of the procurement, the role will be site based and will have audit responsibility. Additional information: PaLS wish to hold in-person Awareness Sessions the week commencing 20th January at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, for interested Suppliers to come along to showcase their products to the Contract Adjudication Group representatives from across the three Trusts, in response to the outline scope provided. It is anticipated that suppliers attending the Awareness Session will give a short presentation to the Group to further demonstrate product specifications. Information on the content of the presentation will be provided to interested parties in early January. . . As mentioned, the Awareness Sessions will take place week commencing 20th January, dates to be arranged. . . Should you wish to participate please contact Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) by emailing boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8th January, to register your interest. All future tender documentation will be made available via the etendersni.gov.uk website and potential bidders should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. NB: this Awareness Session will not have any bearing on any tender bid; it is for information purposes only.. Total Bed Management SEHSCT Total Bed Management for the BHSCT. The exact details of the Contract are yet to be decided, however for guidance it is envisaged that the scope of the procurement will include: - Standard Bed with the option to modify sizing / dismantle where required in some cases, to allow for entry / exiting different facilities (plus Mattress and built-in linen holder) - Therapy Mattress (including variations of Therapy Mattresses) - Mental Health Beds (Ligature risks) - Children's Beds - Cots - Trauma Beds - Maternity Beds - Rehab Beds - Neuro Beds - Low entry Beds - Bed Rails etc. - Bariatric Beds (maybe more Specialised, sit outside contract) - Tilting functions - Older Person (Thompson House) - Birthing Beds - Drip Stands, lifter Pole, oxygen cylinder holder, linen holder (ST) - ICU Beds - Seat Cushions (ST) (Plus, the addition of: A Clinical advisor role, per Trust, to ensure beds are managed and maintained to meet the contractual requirements). The Clinical Advisor role will also be included in the scope of the procurement, the role will be site based and will have audit responsibility. Additional information: PaLS wish to hold in-person Awareness Sessions the week commencing 20th January at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, for interested Suppliers to come along to showcase their products to the Contract Adjudication Group representatives from across the three Trusts, in response to the outline scope provided. It is anticipated that suppliers attending the Awareness Session will give a short presentation to the Group to further demonstrate product specifications. Information on the content of the presentation will be provided to interested parties in early January. . . As mentioned, the Awareness Sessions will take place week commencing 20th January, dates to be arranged. . . Should you wish to participate please contact Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) by emailing boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8th January, to register your interest. All future tender documentation will be made available via the etendersni.gov.uk website and potential bidders should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. NB: this Awareness Session will not have any bearing on any tender bid; it is for information purposes only.. Total Bed Management SHSCT Total Bed Management for the BHSCT. The exact details of the Contract are yet to be decided, however for guidance it is envisaged that the scope of the procurement will include: - Standard Bed with the option to modify sizing / dismantle where required in some cases, to allow for entry / exiting different facilities (plus Mattress and built-in linen holder) - Therapy Mattress (including variations of Therapy Mattresses) - Mental Health Beds (Ligature risks) - Children's Beds - Cots - Trauma Beds - Maternity Beds - Rehab Beds - Neuro Beds - Low entry Beds - Bed Rails etc. - Bariatric Beds (maybe more Specialised, sit outside contract) - Tilting functions - Older Person (Thompson House) - Birthing Beds - Drip Stands, lifter Pole, oxygen cylinder holder, linen holder (ST) - ICU Beds - Seat Cushions (ST) (Plus, the addition of: A Clinical advisor role, per Trust, to ensure beds are managed and maintained to meet the contractual requirements). The Clinical Advisor role will also be included in the scope of the procurement, the role will be site based and will have audit responsibility. Additional information: PaLS wish to hold in-person Awareness Sessions the week commencing 20th January at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, for interested Suppliers to come along to showcase their products to the Contract Adjudication Group representatives from across the three Trusts, in response to the outline scope provided. It is anticipated that suppliers attending the Awareness Session will give a short presentation to the Group to further demonstrate product specifications. Information on the content of the presentation will be provided to interested parties in early January. . . As mentioned, the Awareness Sessions will take place week commencing 20th January, dates to be arranged. . . Should you wish to participate please contact Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) by emailing boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8th January, to register your interest. All future tender documentation will be made available via the etendersni.gov.uk website and potential bidders should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. NB: this Awareness Session will not have any bearing on any tender bid; it is for information purposes only.. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040977-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT12 6HU | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Blackstaff | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 13:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040977-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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