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Community Equipment Services

Wandsworth Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Aug 2025 at 20:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Aug 2025 at 20:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Aug 2025 at 20:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wandsworth Borough Council has undertaken a direct award for a "Community Equipment Services" contract due to the imminent liquidation of an existing contractor. The award pertains to emergency equipment provision to facilitate a smooth transition for ongoing service needs. The procurement process, categorized under public authority and sub-central government, was finalised on 1 August 2025, with the contract running from that date until 31 July 2026, and having the potential to be extended for a further 24 months, if necessary. This award is located in Wandsworth, United Kingdom and involves a total annual spend of £3.2 million, reflecting an above-threshold procurement for the region. The procurement was conducted under a light-touch regime, focusing primarily on outpatient care and social work services without accommodation.

This contracting opportunity represents significant possibilities for business growth, particularly for organisations capable of responding promptly to urgent service demands. Large-scale service providers, like Provide Equipment Hub Limited—emerging from Croydon and already designated as the supplier—are well-positioned to leverage their resources and experience in governmental contracts to expand their service offerings. Furthermore, firms with expertise in delivering outpatient care or social work services will find this contract especially relevant, as the urgent nature of the procurement favours those with a proven ability to meet high-demand and critical service needs efficiently. The 24-month possible extension also offers an extended engagement prospect for suppliers, amplifying long-term business potential in the health and social care sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment Services

Notice Description

Direct Award for the contract of Equipment Services, The Council needs to make arrangements for emergency provision due to the imminent liquidation of the current contractor. These arrangements will allow for immediate equipment provision as well as creating the opportunity for an orderly transition from the current provider as appropriate. Spend with current contractor PS3.2 million per annum across Wandsworth Council and ICB

Procurement Information

The Council needs to make arrangements for emergency provision due to the imminent liquidation of the current contractor. These arrangements will allow for immediate equipment provision as well as creating the opportunity for an orderly transition from the current provider as appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045438-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wandsworth Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WANDSWORTH
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Provide Equipment Hub Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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