Planning

Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment - Pre Market Engagement

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 15:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of health and social care community equipment. This initiative is categorised under the 'Medical equipments' industry and aims to enhance the Gloucestershire Equipment Loans Service by sourcing community equipment. The council invites engagement with potential suppliers to gather feedback and suggestions that will shape the future service. A pre-market engagement notice was published on 31st October 2025, with a milestone set for 14th November 2025 to receive responses. This procurement covers deliveries across several regions in the United Kingdom including regions from UKC to UKK, and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2030. The process is structured to use a framework agreement, allowing for flexibility and collaboration with contractors.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and community equipment. Companies that provide mobility aids, bathing and toileting equipment, beds and mattresses, and daily living aids stand to benefit from engaging with this process. By participating in the pre-market engagement, businesses can influence the development of the service and position themselves as key suppliers. This initiative not only gives such enterprises a chance to grow their business but also aligns with suppliers interested in supporting public health services through a collaborative procurement method. The potential £12 million contract value represents a substantial opportunity for experienced businesses to secure a long-term position in the public procurement market, fostering both financial growth and industry prestige.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is reviewing how it sources Health and Social Care community equipment. We are looking to better understand the market and see what we can learn from it to support the development of the service. To support us to progress this work we would like to invite providers of community equipment to complete the below questionnaire to support GCC to further develop knowledge of the market, offering feedback and any creative suggestions on how to achieve our vision. Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a statutory duty to provide community equipment to support individuals with care and support needs. In Gloucestershire, this responsibility is fulfilled through the Gloucestershire Equipment Loans Service (GELS), an in-house service operated by Gloucestershire County Council. GELS enables health and social care professionals to prescribe and arrange the loan of equipment to residents of all ages across the county, supporting the prevent, reduce and delay aims of the Care Act by helping them to live independently at home and support daily living. The logistics and distribution functions of GELS are managed directly by GCC within the Adult Social Care Directorate, ensuring integrated service delivery and alignment with broader care and support strategies. Types of Equipment Supplied: Mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, wheelchairs) Bathing and toileting equipment (e.g. shower chairs, commodes) Beds and mattresses Mobile hoists and slings Daily living aids (e.g. perching stools)

Planning Information

Please go to Supplying the Southwest to respond to the pre market engagement: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4890c4d1-70b6-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d858
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070210-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 20254 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdpactivitylog@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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