# Bariatric Equipment Hire

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust](/buyers/east-sussex-healthcare-nhs-trust/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Direct Healthcare Group Limited](/contract-winners/direct-healthcare-group/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £360,000
- Tender value: £432,000
- Award date: 14 July 2025
- Published: 15 July 2025
- Contract start: 11 August 2025
- Contract end: 10 August 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 865750b5-440e-4fc3-a01e-ee7d84ed19e2-854323
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5ca592e-35e7-42f4-9adc-16e34d820ccf

## Description

Temporary rental of specialist medical equipment designed to support the care and mobility needs of bariatric patients-typically individuals with a higher body weight or BMI requiring enhanced support\. This equipment includes items such as bariatric beds, mattresses, hoists, chairs, commodes, and mobility aids that are engineered to accommodate greater weight capacities and provide safe, dignified care\. Additional information: This is an estimated call off contract from framework HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Supply of Beds, Mattresses, Patient Moving Supplies and Services reference number: SF053302\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865750b5-440e-4fc3-a01e-ee7d84ed19e2-854323)