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08 Aug 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council engaged in a public procurement process titled "Provision of Specialist Workstation Assessments and Recommended Ergonomic Products." The procurement, characterised under health and safety services, occurred in Blackpool, United Kingdom, and proceeded to the award stage as of 8th August 2025, with the contract commencing on 13th August 2025. This procurement was facilitated using a limited method, indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract for workstation assessments is set for an initial term, with potential for extension, valued at GBP 60,000 with a gross of GBP 72,000. The process involved Back Care Solutions Limited as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ergonomic equipment and workplace health services to expand their market presence, particularly those equipped to handle health-related furniture and accessories. SMEs focusing on providing health and safety services can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios by promoting their specialised solutions that meet health requirements in workplace settings. Businesses capable of delivering reports and equipment recommendations based on ergonomic assessments would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SPECIALIST WORKSTATION ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDED ERGONOMIC PRODUCTS

Notice Description

The contract for Workstation Assessments is used to check if an employee requires any specific equipment (e.g. chairs, desks, accessories) when the usual equipment is not meeting their health requirements. Following an assessment, the supplier will provide a report for management with recommendations for equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Back Care Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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