--- title: "Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d409" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d409" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d409.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d409.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d409 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d409) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d409.json) ## Summary Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating," focusing on providing a variety of seating solutions to aid the hospital discharge process, prevent hospital admissions, and support independent living for residents. This procurement falls under the services industry category and includes medical equipment and community services. The contract's total gross amount is valued at £576,000 and was signed on 30th April 2026. The contract is set to run until 29th April 2029 with a potential two 12-month extensions. The open procedure procurement method was employed, appointing SLC Care Limited as the sole service provider to streamline costing and service efficiency. The services will largely target the Wigan area (UKD36) in the United Kingdom. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of medical equipment, particularly those offering seating solutions, to enhance their growth by becoming a part of the procurement process with a large public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like SLC CARE LIMITED, are well-suited for this venture due to the focus on cost efficiency and single-provider methodology, which can enable them to secure long-term engagements and expand their footprint in public sector contracts. This tender is especially advantageous for entities capable of not only delivering quality seating solutions but also innovating within the field to meet urgent and specific care needs. ## Notice Contract providing seating solutions providing a wide range of equipment relating to assessment and equipment provision of children's and adults seating. To support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the services detailed within the contract. ### Planning Information Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire sent out via The Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) The deadline for Questionnaire submissions is Monday 10th November 2025 at 12 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043405-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 29 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | £480,000 | | Awards value | £480,000 | | Contracts value | £480,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | SLC CARE; SLC CARE LTD T/A HEALTHCARE MATTERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 11:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043405-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029028-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084940-2025 - 27 Oct 2025 at 11:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068491-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043405-2026 12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029028-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084940-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068491-2025 27th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.healthcare-matters.com - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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