Planning

Rochdale TEC Managed Services

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 07:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Rochdale TEC Managed Services," set to begin in the Autumn of 2026. This procurement focuses on expanding technology-enabled care solutions, targeting both working-age and older adults across all care pathways. The procurement process sits under the Health and Social Work services category, specifically aiming to enhance adult social care as part of the EPiC Lives transformation programme. The council's initiative is located in Rochdale, United Kingdom, and is part of a broader strategy to improve individual outcomes and promote independence. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 27 May 2026, with engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 15 June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care technology sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative care solutions. Given the project's inclusion of SME suitability, smaller enterprises specialising in technology-enabled care could find it an ideal fit. Companies offering cutting-edge solutions that aim to improve care technology installations will be well-placed to benefit from partnering with Rochdale Borough Council. The successful procurement will secure a three-year contract, offering substantial growth potential and a robust platform to showcase technological advancements in the social care domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rochdale TEC Managed Services

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council are undertaking a multi-year transformation programme in adult social care called EPiC Lives (Empowering people, changing lives) that is focused on driving improved outcomes for individuals and promoting resident independence. As part of this broad-ranging programme of work, the council is keen to explore options to improve and expand our technology enabled care offer. This would include providing installations of technology enabled care solutions to both working age adults and older age adults across all care pathways.

Planning Information

Rochdale Borough Council are undertaking a multi-year transformation programme in adult social care called EPiC Lives (Empowering people, changing lives) that is focused on driving improved outcomes for individuals and promoting resident independence. As part of this broad-ranging programme of work, the council is keen to explore options to improve and expand our technology enabled care offer. This would include providing installations of technology enabled care solutions to both working age adults and older age adults across all care pathways. Following the SMT, a procurement exercise will be undertaken with a view to awarding a contract for a 3-year period commencing in the Autumn of 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a554
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049358-2026
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
SME
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
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 24 hours
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
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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