AwardedAwarded 13 March 2026

Provision of Specialised Chairs

Cumberland Council · Local authority

In brief

Cumberland Council awarded medical supplies work to Accora Limited on 13 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £350,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 18 months, up to 30 months with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to spot-purchase specialist seating equipment to support individuals with assessed eligible needs through the Community Equipment Service (CES). The aim is to enhance independence, safety, and wellbeing by providing timely access to high-quality, clinically appropriate seating solutions. The requirement includes two primary chair types: • Specialist Riser Recliner Chairs • Specialist Tilt-in-Space Chairs The Council awarded a contract to a single supplier to enable spot-purchasing of Specialised Chairs as and when required throughout the contract term. The contract will have a maximum value of £350,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, provided the full contract value has not been reached during the initial term. The Initial Term is 16th March 2026 to 15th September 2027 with the option to extend up to 12 months, with the possible extension, if used, the contract would end 15th September 2028.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Accora Limited
6 bids received
£350,000
Awarded 23 February 2026
16 March 2026 to 15 September 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071192-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 074825-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 016057-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 034482-2026

About the buyer

Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

153

Awards

125

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

  1. Domestic Lifts - SMR and Installs 2027

    The Riverside Group LimitedNorth WestMedical equipment and supplies, Construction

    Open11 days left4 lotsFramework

    £1.81mframework ceiling
  2. National Generic Pharmaceuticals – Project Revive

    NHS EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestMedical equipment and supplies

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £6.86mframework ceiling
  3. Bed Management Service - North Cumbria Integrated Care

    North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustNorth WestMedical equipment and supplies

    Open19 days leftLow competitionSuitable for SMEs

    £1mestimated
  4. Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

    Crown Commercial ServiceNorth WestTravel and accommodation, Security

    Open25 days left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £36.3bnframework ceiling

From notice 071192-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2025, last updated 16 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.