Planning

Supply of Assistive Technology Equipment for Daily Living Framework

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leeds City Council, in conjunction with the City of Bradford Metropolitan and District Council, Borough Council of Calderdale, and Wakefield Council, involves the supply of assistive technology equipment for daily living. The contract, titled "Supply of Assistive Technology Equipment for Daily Living Framework", focuses on ensuring these goods are available for both adults and children. This framework arrangement will cover deliveries to various facilities and private households in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, and Wakefield. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key market engagement milestones scheduled, including the publication of tender documents anticipated in late November or early December 2025. The entire framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with a possibility of extension until 2034. This procurement falls under the goods category, employing an open procedure, and has a gross value of around £71.6 million.

This tender offers multiple business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its broad applicability and requirement for a variety of equipment. Suppliers can apply for one or both lots out of three, with lot 3 comprising special and bespoke items automatically accessible to providers of the core lots. The open framework nature of the procurement means that businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution, or retail of medical devices and assistive technologies in the United Kingdom, especially those located in the aforementioned regions, have a ripe opportunity to secure long-term contracts. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and contribute to the enhancement of daily living aids across several districts in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Assistive Technology Equipment for Daily Living Framework

Notice Description

This framework arrangement is for the Supply of Assistive Technology Equipment for Daily Living and covers the requirements of above named Council's for goods being delivered either directly to a central warehouse for each Council or other Council facilities or to private households in Leeds, Calderdale, Bradford or Wakefield, in quantities as specified on the official orders. This framework will consist of three lots: Lot 1 - Supply of equipment for Daily Living for Adults Lot 2 - Supply of equipment for Daily Living for Children & Families Lot 3 - Special equipment and Bespoke items Suppliers applying for Lots 1 and 2 will automatically be accepted onto Lot 3 - Special equipment and Bespoke items. Suppliers can apply to be appointed onto the framework for one or both Lots. The Council is looking to appoint a maximum of 5 suppliers for each product item in Lots 1 & 2 and as many suppliers as possible to Lot 3 following the successful completion of the Conditions of Participation vetting process. The Council's must be able to contact the supplier regarding any query or for technical advice, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory public holidays, at no additional cost.

Planning Information

We are publishing this notice to inform the market that we will be shortly going out to tender for an open framework covering supply of assistive technology equipment for both children and adults. Further details will be added to the market engagement notice shortly prior to the tender. If you have any enquiries, please contact us. Tender documents will be published late November/early December 2025. Leeds City Council is using a new Source to Contract platform. Find business opportunities with Leeds City Council by registering (for free) at https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069762-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,631,453 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk, mfrodsham@wakefield.gov.uk, procurement@calderdale.gov.uk, tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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