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title: "The Provision of First Aid and Medical Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fb5"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of First Aid and Medical Supplies

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fb5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Lancashire County Council involves the provision of First Aid and Medical Supplies with the title "The Provision of First Aid and Medical Supplies." The process is classified under the industry category of goods and primarily targets the UK's medical sector, with specific regional service delivery within the UKD4 region, covering areas such as Older People Care and Disability Services. The contract has been awarded under an open procedure to Bunzl UK Ltd t/as Care Shop for a period starting from 1st September 2025, lasting initially for two years with possible extensions. The procurement process has been completed with the contract being signed on 1st September 2025, valuing the gross amount of £1,512,000. Key dates include the completion of the tender stage by 4th June 2025 and the award date set for 19th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply chain, specifically those specialising in medical consumables, cleaning equipment, and various healthcare-related provisions. Companies that can provide efficient stock control, delivery, and quality assurance are well-suited to partake in similar future tenders. With the allowance for up to four years of contract duration, and the procurement process open to further extensions, suppliers have a chance to secure a long-term business relationship that fosters growth and stability. The open procurement method allows a broad pool of potential bidders, ensuring competitive entry points for diverse suppliers equipped to meet the Authority's comprehensive requirements.

## Notice

The contract is to provide First Aid and Medical Supplies to the Authority. The contract covers a range of goods, which include the following categories: Beds and Furniture, Cleaning Janitorial & Laundry Equipment, Continence Management, Gloves, House Keeping, Infection Control, Medical, Medical Equipment, Moving and Handling Equipment, Paper, Patient Care, Pressure Area Care, Textiles, Toilet and Bathroom Equipment, Wipes. Currently, the goods are predominately supplied into the Authority's Older People Care Service and Disability Service; however, it is expected that any service within the Authority should be able to access the agreement as and when required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The Agreement included within the Tender Documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting Authority and will be completed compliantly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052938-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-05-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,260,000 |
| Lots value | £1,260,000 |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUNZL UK LTD T/AS CARE SHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 39512100 - Sheets
- 39512500 - Pillowcases
- 39514100 - Towels
- 39514500 - Face cloths

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052938-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045277-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 12:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020062-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052938-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045277-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020062-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.careshop.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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