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title: "Provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523ac"
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# Provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523ac

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service, aiming to assist Birmingham's citizens in living independently. This contract, valued at up to £114 million, will be operational from 1st April 2027 for five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The procurement follows an open procedure and the award was granted to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, emphasizing services within the hospital and community health industry category, with the main location centred in Birmingham, UK (UKG31). Key dates include the tender announcement on 13th January 2026, with the award issued on 22nd June 2026. The contract identifies potential modifications for additional services, potentially increasing the total value by £67 million.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in healthcare logistics and community services, such as the provision and maintenance of community equipment. While the contract was awarded to a large provider, medium-sized enterprises with expertise in health and social care solutions may find collaboration opportunities in subcontracts or potential contract extensions. The service's dynamic nature, addressing community needs like hospital prevention and supporting independent living, aligns with businesses capable of offering innovative, scalable solutions in the health support sector.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service on behalf of the Council and Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. The purpose is to provide a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service that enables Birmingham citizens to live as independently as possible in their chosen home and enables Health and Social Care Services to function effectively and without delay, preventing citizens from developing more complex needs and protecting them and their carers from harm or injury. The contract will commence on 1st April 2027 and will be in place for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 3 - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc There may be a requirement in the future to modify the contract. This would result from commissioning activities within the Council, the Birmingham Children's Trust, the BSOL Integrated Care Board (ICB) or Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and associated Health Services. Commissioning activities include, but are not limited to, identification of outcomes, identification of need and funding opportunities. The following potential contract modifications have been identified at the time of this tendering opportunity: - Dynamic Pressure Mattresses (DPM); estimated value up to PS1m per annum. - Solihull Community Equipment Loans Service; estimated value PS1.9m per annum. - Birmingham Technology Enabled Care; estimated value PS3.8m per annum. The total value of identified potential contract modifications is up to PS67,000,000. Note there may be a requirement for modifications that are not included here.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This includes 5 years option to extend subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

### Planning Information

Engagement process description: If you are interested in participating in this market engagement exercise, please register online via the Council’s In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 
The event will be held in person on Wednesday 10th September at 10am – 12.30pm. 
Please confirm via the portals correspondence function the names of attendees (maximum of 2 people) and email addresses for each attendee.
Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this market consultation must be made via this on-line process. Report any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000,000 |
| Lots value | £95,000,000 |
| Awards value | £95,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058689-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 18:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002882-2026
- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047347-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 14:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026697-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058689-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002882-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047347-2025
  8th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026697-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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