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Provision of Adults & Children's Seating - Interim

WIGAN COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 10:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Adults & Children's Seating - Interim", under the industry classification of installation services of medical, surgical, and general-purpose machinery and equipment. The contract was awarded to Vivid Care, with activities taking place in England, United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated under the "Other" procurement method, led to the award on 7 October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 13 October 2025 to 1 April 2026. This stage of the procurement is categorised as the Award stage and reflects a project valued at GBP 60,000. The procurement aims to supply Wigan's Equipment Store with essential equipment for adults and children to enhance accessibility and independent living.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focusing on the healthcare and accessibility sectors. SMEs and organisations with capabilities in supplying medical and general-purpose equipment are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The emphasis on providing innovative and supportive equipment for individuals with complex needs presents a niche for businesses specialising in adaptive solutions and care assistance technology. Engaging in such public procurement processes allows businesses to expand their service offerings, potentially paving the way for further partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Adults & Children's Seating - Interim

Notice Description

The appointment of the successful supplier will allow Wigan's Equipment Store to procure equipment for adults, children and families. The Council requires a wide range of equipment that will be procured to increase accessibility to products that help people live independently within their own homes. The equipment will also assist Adults and Children with complex needs providing Manual Handling support as well as different toileting equipment to increase availability of different products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4505be5f-df5b-44c5-9947-f0fac9358a73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b782e7ca-75ba-4a0d-ac40-0c25db4483b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

51510000 - Installation services of general-purpose machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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