Planning

Care Technology Soft Market Testing QUESTIONNAIRE

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 13:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a planning phase for a contract titled "Care Technology Soft Market Testing QUESTIONNAIRE". This procurement process is aimed at acquiring goods within the medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, and is aligned under the health and social work services category. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD3 region, the council seeks input through a soft market testing questionnaire available until 12pm on Thursday, 22nd January 2026. This stage involves engaging with potential providers to understand how the care technology requirements could be best structured. The procurement stage is currently in the 'planning' phase, with a formal tender process expected to follow.

This tender offers businesses the opportunity to provide input on shaping the future structure of care technology services in Oldham. The process encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in health technology, medical equipment, and related care services could benefit greatly from engaging in this dialogue. This initial engagement serves as an avenue for businesses to influence procurement specifications early on, ensuring that the formal tendering process aligns with industry capabilities and innovative approaches. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, extending through 30th June 2027, presenting substantial potential for growth and contribution to local health service advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Technology Soft Market Testing QUESTIONNAIRE

Notice Description

The soft market testing exercise aims to identify the potential to increase the number and type of organisations who would be interested in tendering for the Care Technology Service. The Council would like to understand from key providers how these requirements might best be structured and is therefore carrying out a soft market testing exercise to engage in an informal dialogue prior to any formal procurement taking place.

Planning Information

The council is seeking response to a soft market testing questionnaire. This is available on The Proactis Procurement portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register using reference DN802526. Response must be submitted by 12pm, Thursday 22nd January 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001465-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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