Planning

Community Equipment Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 10:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Community Equipment Services" is initiated by Lancashire County Council, in partnership with Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Council, and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This project, categorised under health and social work services, aims to loan disability-related equipment to support children and adults across Lancashire, including two unitary authorities. It is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement opportunity scheduled until 13 April 2026. The engagement process helps define the framework through which a single provider will supply services from 14 December 2026 to 13 December 2029, potentially extending until 2031. This procurement falls under a special 'light-touch' regime due to its significance in maintaining client independence, supporting hospital discharge, and preventing admissions.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs proficient in providing health and social work services. The framework agreement structure allows the successful provider to collaborate with multiple public bodies, enhancing service reach and impact. Businesses skilled in efficiently managing large-scale service deliveries and those with innovative solutions in assistive technology might find this especially beneficial. Participating in this procurement can enhance business credentials and expand market presence in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment Services

Notice Description

The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council.

Planning Information

To take part in the market engagement for the Community Equipment Service, please use the link provided below search for the procurement title "Community Equipment Service" https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030532-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

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
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2029 3-4 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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