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title: "NCC1379"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# NCC1379

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Northumberland County Council involved a contract titled "NCC1379" for the supply of specialist medical mattresses and bedding. This contract falls under the industry category of "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" and is classified under the CPV code 33000000. The procurement was a direct award through the framework NHSSBS15001 using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in region "UKC21," the contract was awarded to Direct Healthcare Group, and the award was signed on 1st June 2026, with the contract valued at £226,000 GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, and the lot status for this tender is marked as cancelled; however, the contract itself is active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, specifically those dealing in medical mattresses and bedding. While this particular contract was directly awarded, businesses with a capability to offer competitive pricing and high-quality goods in this sector can position themselves for future opportunities under similar frameworks or other procurement processes. Large-scale suppliers like Direct Healthcare Group would be ideally suited to such contracts, given their existing capacity and regional presence. For SMEs aiming to enter this market, aligning with frameworks like NHSSBS15001 and building relationships with regional authorities like Northumberland County Council could facilitate business growth.

## Notice

Contract for specialist medical mattresses and bedding. Call-off contract through NHSSBS15001

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for specialist medical mattresses and bedding. Call-off contract through NHSSBS15001

### Procurement Information

Direct award through framework NHSSBS15001

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067098-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067098-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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