Tender

PA059 - Community Beds and Pressure Care

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 13:26

Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wigan Council involves the tender titled "PA059 – Community Beds and Pressure Care." This process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the enquiry period on 23rd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 30th January 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, focusing on the industry categories of medical equipment and personal care. The contract aims to support hospital discharge and independent living for residents through a wide range of healthcare equipment. The total estimated contract value is £960,000, and all deliveries are to take place within the UK, specifically in the North West England region. The contract period is set from April 2026 to April 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and personal care product sectors, particularly those specialising in community equipment. SMEs and voluntary organisations are encouraged to participate, as the tender process accommodates these entities. Bidders will be evaluated equally on quality and price, with both criteria bearing a weight of 50%. This presents an opportunity for businesses to enhance their market presence by becoming a sole provider under a substantial public sector contract. The contract's emphasis on cost reduction and efficient equipment deployment makes it particularly suitable for businesses with innovative solutions in medical and social care services.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084921-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amanda Taylor
Contact Email
a.taylor3@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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