Award of Wheelchair Services Contract to Blatchford Limited by NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£15,250,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 3y 5mo5y term, 32% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 31 Mar 2030

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board awarded a contract to Blatchford Limited for Wheelchair Services.

The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

The procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU acting as an agent.

The maximum contract value was £3,462,000 per annum, and the total value including the extension period was £17,310,000.

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