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Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating

Wigan Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 12:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Mar 2026 at 12:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 13:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 11:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating," focusing on providing a variety of seating solutions to aid the hospital discharge process, prevent hospital admissions, and support independent living for residents. This procurement falls under the services industry category and includes medical equipment and community services. The contract's total gross amount is valued at £576,000 and was signed on 30th April 2026. The contract is set to run until 29th April 2029 with a potential two 12-month extensions. The open procedure procurement method was employed, appointing SLC Care Limited as the sole service provider to streamline costing and service efficiency. The services will largely target the Wigan area (UKD36) in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of medical equipment, particularly those offering seating solutions, to enhance their growth by becoming a part of the procurement process with a large public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like SLC CARE LIMITED, are well-suited for this venture due to the focus on cost efficiency and single-provider methodology, which can enable them to secure long-term engagements and expand their footprint in public sector contracts. This tender is especially advantageous for entities capable of not only delivering quality seating solutions but also innovating within the field to meet urgent and specific care needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating

Notice Description

Contract providing seating solutions providing a wide range of equipment relating to assessment and equipment provision of children's and adults seating. 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 services 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-05d409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043405-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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
Postcode Area
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
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SLC CARE LIMITED

SLC Care LTD T/A Healthcare Matters

Further Information

Notice Documents

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