Planning

Provision of Community Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 12:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process for a Framework Agreement regarding the supply and delivery of both standard and bespoke community equipment. This procurement process is focused on goods within the community, social services, and medical aids categories. The location for this procurement is Oldbury, United Kingdom, under the jurisdiction of the sub-central government authority. The deadline for submitting questionnaires for this market engagement is scheduled for 10:00 hours on 2nd February 2026. The future notice for the procurement is anticipated to be published on 11th May 2026. This market engagement is not an official call for competition, but rather a tool to gather market insights, helping shape the upcoming procurement strategy.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that specialise in medical equipment and personal care products to collaborate with the Sandwell Council's Joint Equipment Stores. The initiative aims to enhance support services for Sandwell residents through timely and efficient delivery of essential living aids. This is an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their reach and integrate into a public procurement framework. The framework, which is anticipated to start in March 2027, will provide significant growth potential for businesses aligned with the public sector's demand for community equipment. Participating companies will gain visibility and credibility by working with a recognised public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Community Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Community Equipment Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ('the Council') are conducting preliminary market engagement activity in relation to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of standard and bespoke community equipment. The Council's Joint Equipment Stores, as part of the Adult Social Care Directorate, provides a comprehensive support service for residents of Sandwell, facilitating the procurement, delivery, collection, and recycling of daily living equipment and aids as prescribed by clinicians. This service ensures that individuals receive the necessary equipment to maintain independence and improve quality of life, with all items supplied in a timely and efficient manner.

Planning Information

The Council has issued this preliminary market engagement notice in order to seek expressions of interest whilst also exploring market feedback on specific aspects via a questionnaire. This will assist in identifying critical success factors, new approaches and potential barriers to delivery, all of which shall be considered as part of the procurement strategy for any subsequent procurement process. To request the Preliminary Market Engagement document which includes a link to the online questionnaire, please email: contracts_team@sandwell.gov.uk The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 10:00hrs on Monday 2nd February 2026. Participation is voluntary. Organisations will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this questionnaire. It is not necessary to answer every question. Organisations must also note that a response to this questionnaire does not guarantee an invitation to participate in future procurement activities that the Council conducts, or that the Council will procure any such requirements or accept any proposals offered. This is NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council. The Council intends to conduct any subsequent procurement of requirements by following procedures laid down in the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001808-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

33700000 - Personal care products

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anita_turner@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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