Planning

Complex Community Equipment Service

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Complex Community Equipment Service. The procurement process is classified under Health and Social work services, with the aim to support the ageing population with specialist equipment, aligning with technological and medical advances for home care. This open procedure intends to contract services within the UKD3 region of the UK and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 with a potential renewal until 2031. The procurement notice is part of a light-touch regime, with a future notice date expected on 20th August 2025. The council is a public authority under sub-central government classifications, based in Stockport at Stopford House, Piccadilly.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the health and social services sectors. Businesses with expertise in providing specialist equipment or services related to ageing and home care are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a notable demand for innovative solutions to meet the increasing need for home-based care, this procurement process provides a viable platform for eligible businesses to expand their services and contribute to improving community wellbeing.

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Notice Title

Complex Community Equipment Service

Notice Description

Demand for Specialist Equipment is increasing as a result of the ageing population, user expectations and advances in technology and medicine, as well as a move to caring for people more appropriately in their own homes rather than in hospitals or care homes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024769-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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