Award

Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:08

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 13:57

Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Wigan Council involves a contract titled "Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating," focusing on providing seating solutions for both adults and children. Located in Wigan, United Kingdom, the process falls within the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The contract aims to facilitate hospital discharge, prevent hospital admittance, and enable independent living for residents. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. Recently moved to the award stage on 30 March 2026, significant dates to note include the ending of the standstill period on 10 April 2026, and the contract period commencing on 20 April 2026, with an option to extend by 12 months. The procurement process is conducted under the legal basis of the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and community services. Businesses submitting bids through this tender can position themselves as sole providers, thereby reducing costs and enhancing service delivery. SMEs like SLC Care LTD T/A Healthcare Matters, who have been awarded the contract, are an ideal match due to their scale and expertise in providing specialised seating equipment. Consequently, this tender offers significant business growth potential, appealing to those with capabilities in designing, manufacturing, or supplying medical and personal care products suited for the community and healthcare sectors. Suitable applicants include SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating

Notice Description

Our vision Is to create 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks 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

SLC CARE LTD T/A HEALTHCARE MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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