--- title: "Community Equipment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-14" --- # Community Equipment Services Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c06b.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is currently in the process of updating its procurement strategy for Community Equipment Services, an initiative within the Health and Social Work Services category. This process addresses the supply of essential disability-related equipment to children and adults across 12 areas in Lancashire, including the unitary authorities of Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. The equipment aims to support individuals in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. Key stakeholders such as the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board are involved. Although previously set deadlines for tender submissions on 18 March 2025 are no longer relevant, the council remains committed to this service as part of its broader prevention strategy for local residents. Businesses are encouraged to keep an eye on the updated procurement announcement, expected around 13 January 2025. This revised tender process presents significant opportunities for service providers specialised in healthcare equipment, medical supplies, and personal care products to engage in a long-term framework agreement. The contract period extends up to four years, with the possibility of partnership organisations calling off the agreement as needed. Companies with expertise in quality healthcare delivery, efficient logistics, and strong community support mechanisms are well-positioned to compete for this framework. As Lancashire County Council focuses on enhancing service quality and accessibility, successful bidders could benefit from substantial business growth and community impact within the region. ## Notice The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council. See tender documents for full details. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Community Equipment Service loans a variety of disability related equipment to children and adults across all 12 areas in Lancashire plus the two unitary authorities. The equipment helps people to maintain and maximise their independence, enable them and their carers to be safely supported and improve their quality of life. The provision of equipment makes a significant contribution to promoting independence, facilitating hospital discharge and avoiding admission to hospital or care homes. LCC is procuring a single provider framework agreement between LCC and the service provider whereby partnership organisations* have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council. See tender documents for full details. Additional information: The estimated Framework Values are based upon potential Call-off contracts which are up to 5 years, and could be longer. The Framework Agreement term will be 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009415-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,625,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## 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 ## Release History - 14 Mar 2025 at 12:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009415-2025 - 26 Feb 2025 at 17:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007339-2025 - 19 Feb 2025 at 09:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005722-2025 - 17 Feb 2025 at 10:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005290-2025 - 24 Jan 2025 at 15:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002568-2025 - 17 Jan 2025 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2025 - 20 Dec 2024 at 16:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041277-2024 - 27 Nov 2024 at 13:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038295-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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