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Provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 17:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 18:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Aug 2025 at 15:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service, aiming to assist Birmingham's citizens in living independently. This contract, valued at up to £114 million, will be operational from 1st April 2027 for five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The procurement follows an open procedure and the award was granted to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, emphasizing services within the hospital and community health industry category, with the main location centred in Birmingham, UK (UKG31). Key dates include the tender announcement on 13th January 2026, with the award issued on 22nd June 2026. The contract identifies potential modifications for additional services, potentially increasing the total value by £67 million.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in healthcare logistics and community services, such as the provision and maintenance of community equipment. While the contract was awarded to a large provider, medium-sized enterprises with expertise in health and social care solutions may find collaboration opportunities in subcontracts or potential contract extensions. The service's dynamic nature, addressing community needs like hospital prevention and supporting independent living, aligns with businesses capable of offering innovative, scalable solutions in the health support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service on behalf of the Council and Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. The purpose is to provide a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service that enables Birmingham citizens to live as independently as possible in their chosen home and enables Health and Social Care Services to function effectively and without delay, preventing citizens from developing more complex needs and protecting them and their carers from harm or injury. The contract will commence on 1st April 2027 and will be in place for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 3 - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc There may be a requirement in the future to modify the contract. This would result from commissioning activities within the Council, the Birmingham Children's Trust, the BSOL Integrated Care Board (ICB) or Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and associated Health Services. Commissioning activities include, but are not limited to, identification of outcomes, identification of need and funding opportunities. The following potential contract modifications have been identified at the time of this tendering opportunity: - Dynamic Pressure Mattresses (DPM); estimated value up to PS1m per annum. - Solihull Community Equipment Loans Service; estimated value PS1.9m per annum. - Birmingham Technology Enabled Care; estimated value PS3.8m per annum. The total value of identified potential contract modifications is up to PS67,000,000. Note there may be a requirement for modifications that are not included here.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This includes 5 years option to extend subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Planning Information

Engagement process description: If you are interested in participating in this market engagement exercise, please register online via the Council’s In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The event will be held in person on Wednesday 10th September at 10am – 12.30pm. Please confirm via the portals correspondence function the names of attendees (maximum of 2 people) and email addresses for each attendee. Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this market consultation must be made via this on-line process. Report any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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