Award

PA059 - Community Beds and Pressure Care

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 15:28

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 13:26

Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Community Beds and Pressure Care." Located in Wigan, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the healthcare industry, focusing on community, social, and medical equipment services. Initiated through an open procurement method, the contract was awarded on 20 March 2026, with the standstill period ending on 31 March 2026. The contracting process originally began with a pre-market engagement in October 2025, transitioning through the tender stage by December 2025, and culminating in the award stage in March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 20 April 2026 and will run until 19 April 2029, with a possible extension up to April 2030.

This procurement opportunity, aimed at appointing a sole provider, presents significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical equipment and personal care products, such as Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Ltd, an SME. The contract focuses on providing and managing community beds and pressure care equipment, crucial for supporting healthcare services like hospital discharge and independent living. This tender is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations due to its open procedure and suitability criteria. Businesses capable of offering a combination of quality and competitive pricing stand a strong chance of succeeding in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

PA059 - Community Beds and Pressure Care

Notice Description

Our vision Is to create standalone contract providing Beds and Pressure care that provides a wide range of equipment relating to specific areas of Healthcare provision to support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the equipment detailed within the contract.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire sent out via The Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) The deadline for Questionnaire submissions is Monday 10th November 2025 at 12 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33700000 - Personal care products

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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