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title: "Supply of Community Equipment"
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# Supply of Community Equipment

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0db67b65-e7da-4bbf-be65-565671282887

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Blackpool Council aims to secure a supplier for the "Supply of Community Equipment" for adults and children in Blackpool. The contract, classified under the medical equipment and health services categories, has a total value of £1.1 million. Currently at the tender stage, this opportunity is open until 16 June 2022. Successful bids will supply assistive equipment including hoists, slings, and children's beds, with contracts scheduled to commence on 1 September 2022 and lasting until 31 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in healthcare products and services. Companies with expertise in medical equipment provision, servicing, and maintenance will be well-positioned to compete. The joint funding from the Council and NHS Blackpool highlights the collaborative nature of this procurement, suggesting that suppliers who can demonstrate quality and reliability in the healthcare sector may find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

Blackpool Council and NHS Blackpool jointly commission a Community Equipment Service for Adults and Children across Blackpool, which is administered by Blackpool Equipment Service (BES). Clinical services are provided by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing Services and Trusted Assessors. The provision of equipment is jointly funded by the Council and NHS Blackpool. Each year, Blackpool Equipment Service purchases a wide range of equipment totalling around 1.2 million pounds. Blackpool Council and Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) are seeking to appoint a Supplier/s to supply the following assistive equipment lots. Lot 1 - Hire of Hoists and Slings - a single supplier to provide a range of hoists and slings Lot 2 - Hire of Children's Beds - a single supplier to provide a range of Children's beds and accessories Servicing and maintenance of equipment is included in the scope of each lot. Further information is included in the accompanying tender documents for each lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9999e606-6d29-4913-8e8d-b419b913aed4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9999e606-6d29-4913-8e8d-b419b913aed4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9999e606-6d29-4913-8e8d-b419b913aed4
  17th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8659bb0f-e1d5-ec11-8114-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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