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The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 10:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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 planning a procurement process titled "The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living," focusing on goods essential for supporting daily living. This initiative falls under the medical aids industry category and is expected to take place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKD1. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated start date for the new service set for 11 November 2026. The pre-market engagement phase is active, with a deadline for submissions from suppliers by 17 July 2026. Cumberland Council seeks to explore and possibly innovate its current retail model, engaging with suppliers through its online portal, The Chest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies that supply medical aids and those capable of innovating service delivery models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within or willing to service the Cumberland area are encouraged to participate. The procurement permits traditional and online-only suppliers to provide input on future service models, thereby broadening the scope for competitive participation. The engagement is designed to stimulate new ideas and increase efficiency, potentially benefiting businesses that can offer novel solutions in care equipment supply and delivery.

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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 supplier input to help shape the future delivery model. We expect our new service to be in place from 11 November 2026. We currently use the retail model, where individuals assessed by the council or NHS receive a prescription for simple aids / equipment to support daily living and then redeem their prescription at one of contracted retailers. However, we are keen to understand the various options available and would welcome responses from all interested suppliers, including those that operate online-only, don't have a physical retail location in Cumberland etc. 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. Deadline for submissions: Friday 17 July 2026 at 15:00

Planning Information

Cumberland Council is recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service and is seeking supplier input to help shape the future delivery model. We expect our new service to be in place from 11 November 2026. We currently use the retail model, where individuals assessed by the council or NHS receive a prescription for simple aids / equipment to support daily living and then redeem their prescription at one of contracted retailers. However, we are keen to understand the various options available and would welcome responses from all interested suppliers, including those that operate online-only, don't have a physical retail location in Cumberland etc. 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. Deadline for submissions: Friday 17 July 2026 at 15:00

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/060215-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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