Planning

Framework of Community Equipment Suppliers

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a framework of community equipment suppliers. This process, titled "Framework of Community Equipment Suppliers," falls under the medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category. It aims to support the Community Equipment Service in Herefordshire by supplying various health-related equipment to help residents live independently at home. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, demonstrating the intention to establish long-term supplier relationships. The planned contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2034, and businesses can anticipate the future notice to be published by 19th December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical equipment and personal care products, particularly those that cater to community and home healthcare needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially fitting, given the suitability for such businesses. Engaging in this competitive procurement process could offer suppliers a stable revenue stream and a prominent role in supporting local health services over nearly a decade. Companies with expertise in providing a diverse range of equipment, such as moving and handling devices, pressure care products, and other home assistance aids, will be well-positioned to benefit from participating in this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Framework of Community Equipment Suppliers

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to establish a framework of community equipment suppliers to provide a wide range of equipment, including moving and handling devices, pressure care, bathing and toileting aids, beds, mattresses and chairs, for use by the Community Equipment Service in Herefordshire to enable residents to live independently at home for longer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a376
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060257-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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