---
title: "Community Equipment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052176"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052176.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Community Equipment Services

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052176

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Community Equipment Services in Suffolk, commissioned on behalf of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk County Council. It is categorised under community health services, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage, signifying that a formal tendering notice is expected to be published by 30th March 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2027 and run until 30th September 2031, with potential extensions available until 30th September 2034. This tender, located in Bury St Edmunds, is aimed at audiences in the UK region of East of England (UKH14) and promises a range of service opportunities within the health sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering community equipment or support services. The procurement has a specific focus on services, presenting an excellent opportunity for SMEs seeking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry. With West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust acting as the buying organisation, companies aligning their capabilities with community health service provisions will find rewarding prospects in supporting NHS efforts and contributing to community wellbeing. This procurement method generally encourages competitiveness while ensuring quality, rewarding the expertise of appropriately skilled businesses in the sector.

## Notice

Community Equipment Provision for Suffolk. Commissioned by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025973-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025973-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025973-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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