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14 Jul 2026 at 10:13

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02 Jul 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotes for its "Shopmobility" service, an open procurement process targeting suppliers capable of providing access to electric mobility scooters and wheelchair loan services in the New Square shopping centre, Oldbury, United Kingdom. The procurement is part of a sub-central government initiative and operates under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at an estimated £72,000, covers a four-year period commencing on 21st August 2026 and concluding on 20th August 2030. The tendering process remains active with a submission deadline set for 23rd July 2026 at 15:00 BST.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, transport services, and special-purpose road passenger transport services. Companies engaged in the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, particularly those providing services specific to mobility aids such as wheelchairs and scooters, may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. Given the open competition framework, this contract invites competitive proposals focusing on high-value offerings with criteria weighted 80% on price and 20% on quality, presenting a growth potential for businesses with cost-efficient and high-quality service delivery capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Shopmobility

Notice Description

This is an Invitation to Quote with information, instructions and guidance provided in this document, following consideration of which the Quotation submission should be completed and returned by all suppliers who wish to quote for the requirement described in the following. * The Shopmobility Service operates 4 days per week from 08:30 -15:00. The service provides access to electric mobility scooter for use within the New Square shopping centre. The annual membership starts on the 1st August and finishes on the 31st July the following year. The membership costs are increased in line with Council agreed increases each year. In addition, the service also provides both short-term and long-term wheelchair loan services for Sandwell residents. The short-term loan is to assist Sandwell residents who wish to go on holiday, attend hospital appointments. The long-term wheelchair service is again for Sandwell residents who require supported mobility assistance when leaving their homes. The duration is for 6 months. This may be extended for a further 6 months if there is no waiting list.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065984-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

33193000 - Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices

34920000 - Road equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065984-2026
    14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062601-2026
    3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062125-2026
    2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home
    This is an Invitation to Quote with information, instructions and guidance provided in this document, following consideration of which the Quotation submission should be completed and returned by all suppliers who wish to quote for the requirement described in the following. * The Shopmobility Service operates 4 days per week from 08:30 -15:00. The service provides access to electric mobility scooter for use within the New Square shopping centre. The annual membership starts on the 1st August and finishes on the 31st July the following year. The membership costs are increased in line with Council agreed increases each year. In addition, the service also provides both short-term and long-term wheelchair loan services for Sandwell residents. The short-term loan is to assist Sandwell residents who wish to go on holiday, attend hospital appointments. The long-term wheelchair service is again for Sandwell residents who require supported mobility assistance when leaving their homes.

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