Planning

Aids for Daily Living 2027

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 15:42

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Supply Chain Coordination Limited, is initiating a tender for a framework agreement titled "Aids for Daily Living 2027," which falls under the goods and services category, focusing on medical aids. Based in London, United Kingdom, the organisation aims to cover a range of products designed to support independence at home and facilitate hospital-to-home transitions. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including a feedback period on specifications from 28th January to 3rd March 2026 and a planned framework implementation period from November 2027 to October 2029. Engagement with suppliers to understand market dynamics occurred at the OT Show in Birmingham in November 2025. This framework aligns with sustainability through circular economy principles by promoting equipment refurbishment and reuse.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by participating in a large-scale framework with a gross value of £36,000,000. Companies involved in developing and supplying mobility aids, bathing aids, toileting aids, and related services can greatly benefit. The contract also includes the provision of a managed service to support Community Equipment Loan Services, opening avenues for service-oriented businesses that specialise in equipment maintenance and refurbishment. The engagement process emphasises feedback and collaboration, offering businesses the chance to tailor their offerings in alignment with evolving health sector needs and sustainability objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aids for Daily Living 2027

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Aids for Daily Living to support independence in the home and facilitate timely discharge from hospital to home. It will cover a wide range of products including bathing aids (such as bath boards, shower chairs, grab rails), toileting aids including commodes (such as raised toilet seats, commode chairs), bedroom aids (such as bed rails, transfer aids), home aids (such as perching stools, kitchen aids), mobility aids (such as crutches, walking sticks, walking frames, rollators), spare parts for walking aids (such as ferrules, grips, wheels), paediatric equipment (such as standing aids and mobility supports), and a managed service element to support commissioning of Community Equipment Loan Services. The Framework will also promote circular economy principles through refurbishment, repair, and reuse of equipment, aligned with sustainability objectives.

Planning Information

Engagement Summary to Date The team attended the OT Show in Birmingham on 26th and 27th November 2025 to engage with suppliers, clinicians, and stakeholders, gathering insights on current market offerings, innovation opportunities, and challenges in the provision of aids for daily living. Further engagement included informal discussions with incumbent suppliers and customers to understand performance, reuse initiatives, and sustainability priorities. Planned Engagement Activities Webinar: February 2026 Duration: 1 hour Exact date, registration link and details to follow in due course. • Framework overview and commercial objectives • Specification and product list feedback • Procurement process, participation criteria • Sustainability expectations (including circular economy principles) • Key timelines and milestones Feedback Process The draft specification and product list will be circulated to all PME notice respondents and interested parties for review and comment between 28 01 2026 and 03 03 2026. Feedback on specification, product lines, and evaluation requirements will be submitted via the Messaging Centre within Jaggaer during this period. Additional Notes Ongoing communications will continue via email and/or meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, clinical teams, legal, and resilience. Engagement will emphasise circular economy principles, reuse, and sustainability commitments as part of the framework design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085048-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33141710 - Crutches

33141720 - Walking aids

33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables

33196000 - Medical aids

33196100 - Devices for the elderly

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

39295400 - Walking sticks

39295500 - Parts, trimmings and accessories of umbrellas, sunshades, walking sticks and similar articles

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aidsfordailyliving@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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