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Community Equipment Services

Lancashire County Council

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

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14 Mar 2025 at 12:18

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26 Feb 2025 at 17:15

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19 Feb 2025 at 09:13

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27 Nov 2024 at 13:30

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently in the process of updating its procurement strategy for Community Equipment Services, an initiative within the Health and Social Work Services category. This process addresses the supply of essential disability-related equipment to children and adults across 12 areas in Lancashire, including the unitary authorities of Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. The equipment aims to support individuals in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. Key stakeholders such as the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board are involved. Although previously set deadlines for tender submissions on 18 March 2025 are no longer relevant, the council remains committed to this service as part of its broader prevention strategy for local residents. Businesses are encouraged to keep an eye on the updated procurement announcement, expected around 13 January 2025.

This revised tender process presents significant opportunities for service providers specialised in healthcare equipment, medical supplies, and personal care products to engage in a long-term framework agreement. The contract period extends up to four years, with the possibility of partnership organisations calling off the agreement as needed. Companies with expertise in quality healthcare delivery, efficient logistics, and strong community support mechanisms are well-positioned to compete for this framework. As Lancashire County Council focuses on enhancing service quality and accessibility, successful bidders could benefit from substantial business growth and community impact within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment Services

Notice Description

The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council. See tender documents for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council. See tender documents for full details. Additional information: The estimated Framework Values are based upon potential Call-off contracts which are up to 5 years, and could be longer. The Framework Agreement term will be 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009415-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,625,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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