Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-7cc6-7190-8348-9a1268235018/framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-bariatric-furniture-equipment closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the supply of Bariatric Furniture & Equipment [East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-of-england-nhs-collaborative-hub) Estimated value £15,000,000 Published 23 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 28 Mar 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk](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. 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Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fd61a300-6a3a-443b-a519-8f49a1b87cfa) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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