Scope
Reference
C408865
Description
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Scottish Government,
Directorate for Health and Social Care (SG) are commissioning professional services to
design and deliver a robust demand modelling project for cleaning and
decontamination of medical equipment and devices services in England and Scotland.
This work will inform the development of a national decontamination infrastructure
frameworks, supporting the transition to a circular economy for medical products by
2045.
Within DHSC, the Medical Technologies and Innovation Directorate leads on ensuring
the health and care system has a resilient supply chain of safe, high-quality products,
achieves value for money, embeds sustainability, drives innovation, and promotes UK
interests in global markets.
The Scottish Government is responsible for the NHS Scotland Circular Economy
Programme which as part of the wider Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy
works to embed circular economy practices within the NHS, benefiting Health Boards
and the wider Scottish Economy.
The Design for Life programme is a flagship initiative to build a circular economy for
medical products, with a focus on reducing reliance on single-use devices and
supporting the adoption of reusable alternatives. The Design for Life programme is
managed by DHSC and is operated in partnership with NHS partners across the UK,
including NHS Scotland.
This contract will be delivered by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, on behalf of the University of Sussex as the contracting party.
Contract 2. DHSC: SC&I: DfL Decontamination Demand Modelling
Supplier
Contract value
- £83,330 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
University of Sussex
- Companies House: RC000672
University of Sussex for Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH
United Kingdom
Email: claire.potter@sussex.ac.uk
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. DHSC: SC&I: DfL Decontamination Demand Modelling
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Anila Kreku
Email: anila.kreku@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government