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ASC26070 - Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service - Preliminary Market Engagement

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement for the "Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service," under the planning stage of the procurement process. This initiative falls within the category of health and social work services with related aspects of storage, warehousing, and non-residential property services. The contract is anticipated to run from January 2027 to December 2032. The market engagement focuses on understanding current community equipment service models, especially those involving property and premises arrangements. Established service providers have been invited to submit their views by 14th May 2026, offering insights into premises preferences and responsibilities. The procurement process is initiated as a tender, seeking to refine the service specification through stakeholder feedback.

This process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community equipment services and property management within the health and social care sector. Providers with capabilities in offering storage, leasing, or renting non-residential properties, and those experienced in the lifecycle management of community equipment, are well-suited to compete. Participating in this engagement allows businesses to influence service specifications and positioning for future tenders, potentially fostering partnerships and growth in the public sector service delivery. Engaging with the council now can lay the groundwork for securing long-term contracts and expanding service portfolios, particularly within Worcestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC26070 - Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) is a jointly commissioned health and social care service that provides community equipment, free of charge, to eligible residents living in Worcestershire or registered with a Worcestershire GP. The ICES is typically responsible for the full lifecycle management of community equipment, including: -Procurement -Storage -Delivery and collection -Cleaning and decontamination -Recycling and re-issuing -Servicing and repair Access to appropriate premises from which these activities can be delivered is a critical component of the service.

Planning Information

The Local Authority is undertaking an initial market engagement exercise to develop a clearer understanding of the Community Equipment Service (CES) delivery models currently operating across the market, with a particular focus on property and premises arrangements. Further market engagement activity will be undertaken at a later stage. As part of this exercise, we would welcome views from established CES providers on the following areas: -The availability and suitability of provider-owned premises that allow for the delivery of all responsible services outlined above. -Models where the local authority owns or leases premises that are occupied by the provider -Approaches to property maintenance and repair responsibilities -Provider preferences, including associated risks, benefits, and practical considerations Please answer the questionnaire by 4pm on Thursday 14th May 2026. All responses will be treated as confidential and not shared with other organisations, however, the final specification and tender model may be influenced by this and other stakeholders. This engagement is focused on property and premises considerations only. The Authority expects to undertake further market engagement in the near future covering broader aspects of Community Equipment Service delivery. Link to Questionnaire (copy this link in to your browser). https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GUw4BjXgaq

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039859-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

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
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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