Planning

The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is embarking on the planning stage for recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service under the tender title "The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living." This procurement process is strategically situated in the Northern region of the United Kingdom, specifically within Cumbria. It is focused on the industry category of goods associated with medical aids and health services. Key dates include the deadline for market engagement feedback, due by 28th November 2025. This initiative is classified as an open procurement method, aimed at engaging suppliers in shaping the future service model, which may encompass a retail model or alternative approaches.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises involved in the provision and delivery of medical aids and related services. The open procedure allows suppliers to contribute insights and innovations that could shape a more effective and improved service delivery framework. Businesses specialising in health and social work services, capable of delivering within the specified geographic region, and adaptable to potentially evolving service models, would be ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The framework supports independence and safety for service users, accentuating a community-focussed service model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service and is seeking suppliers input to help shape the future delivery model. We currently operate a retail model, where individuals assessed by the council or NHS receive a prescription for small aids / equipment to support daily living. This prescription can be redeemed at one of our framework retailers, who are then reimbursed by the council based on set tariffs for each item. Retailers also provide delivery and fitting services (where required) within a reasonable distance, reimbursed at a fixed rate. A standard handling fee is paid for each prescription fulfilled. As part of this work, we are exploring whether to continue with the retail model or consider alternative approaches. Your feedback will help us understand market perspectives, assess the effectiveness of the current model, and identify opportunities for innovation or improvement. We invite suppliers to complete a short questionnaire to share their views and complete the tariff spreadsheet which is available via the Chest Procurement portal. For further details and to access the pre-market engagement documents, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a58ece6e-81b9-f011-813a-005056b64545

Planning Information

Cumberland Council is recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service and is seeking suppliers input to help shape the future delivery model. We currently operate a retail model, where individuals assessed by the council or NHS receive a prescription for small aids / equipment to support daily living. This prescription can be redeemed at one of our framework retailers, who are then reimbursed by the council based on set tariffs for each item. Retailers also provide delivery and fitting services (where required) within a reasonable distance, reimbursed at a fixed rate. A standard handling fee is paid for each prescription fulfilled. As part of this work, we are exploring whether to continue with the retail model or consider alternative approaches. Your feedback will help us understand market perspectives, assess the effectiveness of the current model, and identify opportunities for innovation or improvement. We invite suppliers to complete a short questionnaire and tariff spreadsheet using the links on the Chest Procurement Portal. For further details and to access use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. Further engagement may take place following the questionnaire via online teams meeting which will be advertised via the Chest Procurement Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070873-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,905,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 2028 2-3 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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