Planning

SCE0029- Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 14:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)" project, categorised under "Other community, social and personal services." Located in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, this service aims to enhance health and social care assistance through equipment provision. A pipeline notice was issued on 14th May 2026 and the Council is using this opportunity to alert potential suppliers to prepare for an impending procurement phase aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. Although the procurement is still in planning, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will emerge at this point. Any future notice regarding the tender should be expected around 1st July 2028, with the planned contract period running from 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2036. The project is structured to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement opportunity offers a significant chance for businesses involved in the delivery of community services to expand their operations in the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland areas. With a gross budget allocation of £11.52 million and a focus on light-touch regime procurement, organisations equipped to provide services in line with community health and social care objectives stand to benefit. The service's nature suggests that firms proficient in logistical support, equipment supply, and community-oriented project management would be particularly well-positioned. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, given the Council's inclination towards fostering diverse vendor participation. Potential suppliers are advised to register on the Central Digital Platform to stay informed on further opportunities and procurement notices from Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCE0029- Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)

Notice Description

Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. This provision is for providing equipment for people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) as prescribed by health and social care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044479-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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