Planning

Community Equipment

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 13:14

Planning

13 Mar 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council concerns the provision of Community Equipment Services, a contract valued at £32.4 million gross. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers the UKD6 region in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is a collaborative effort involving Cheshire East Council and the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. The council aims to engage with potential providers, with specific attention to the project's light-touch regime. Businesses interested should note the future notice date set for 1st August 2025, while the actual contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in health and social services. Companies that provide innovative and adaptable community equipment solutions could benefit significantly by participating in this procurement process. This initiative supports businesses aiming to contribute to enhanced service delivery within local authorities and NHS settings. The council's focus on a data-driven approach and the demand for innovative services align well with forward-thinking companies that are keen to demonstrate value for money and effective outcomes. Engaging in this tender can offer an ample avenue for enterprises to establish long-term relationships and expand their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Community Equipment

Notice Description

Community Equipment provided to service users, including mobility aids

Planning Information

Please refer to the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk for the questionnaire and further information. Potential bidders must complete and return the questionnaire by 10th April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016255-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk, icbprocurementteam@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk, procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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