Planning

Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES)

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is planning a procurement process for an Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES), which aims to supply essential equipment such as walking aids, bathing aids, and special beds to support individuals living at home. This procurement falls under the "Goods" category and is primarily associated with the sectors of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Health and Social Work Services. The planning stage has been announced for this tender, with a future notice expected on 1 February 2027. The procurement process serves the UKI51 region in the United Kingdom, and the contracting period is set to run from 1 August 2027 to 30 April 2034. The Royal Borough of Greenwich will handle the tendering process, and interested parties are encouraged to follow updates through the official Find a Tender Service website.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the medical and healthcare supply sectors, owing to the demand for community equipment that enables safe and independent living for individuals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that provide innovative solutions and reliable supplies for healthcare environments will find this opportunity particularly well-aligned with their expertise. The procurement offers a substantial contract period, allowing businesses to form a long-term relationship with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, thereby establishing or expanding their presence in the public sector healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES)

Notice Description

Community equipment services supply equipment to people to enable them to live safely in their own home and to keep doing the things that matter to them. The type of equipment offered includes walking aids, bathing aids, special beds, and other things that may be useful to people after a hospital stay, or to enable them to remain at home rather than moving into a care home.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049921-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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