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title: "Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc9

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment," intending to facilitate the supply of essential medical equipment throughout various regions of the United Kingdom. This planned procurement, following an open procedure, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend until 31st March 2030. The procurement involves a contract valued at approximately £14.4 million gross, with an anticipated award period starting on 20th February 2026. Interested parties must note that the tender submission period concludes on 2nd February 2026. This procurement is classified under the public authority sub-central government category and aims to support health and social care initiatives within the designated regions, leveraging Gloucestershire Equipment Loans Service (GELS) for distribution.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and distribution of medical and assistive equipment, to grow their involvement in public health procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on inclusivity and framework agreements. Companies that offer innovative solutions in health care logistics and equipment provision, including mobility aids, bathing equipment, and daily living aids, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the enhancement of independent living solutions, thereby expanding their market influence and operational footprint across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

Introduction: Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is reviewing how it sources Health and Social Care community equipment. We are looking to better understand the market and see what we can learn from it to support the development of the service. To support us to progress this work we would like to invite providers of community equipment to complete the below questionnaire to support GCC to further develop knowledge of the market, offering feedback and any creative suggestions on how to achieve our vision. Background: Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a statutory duty to provide community equipment to support individuals with care and support needs. In Gloucestershire, this responsibility is fulfilled through the Gloucestershire Equipment Loans Service (GELS), an in-house service operated by Gloucestershire County Council. GELS enables health and social care professionals to prescribe and arrange the loan of equipment to residents of all ages across the county, supporting the prevent, reduce and delay aims of the Care Act by helping them to live independently at home and support daily living. The logistics and distribution functions of GELS are managed directly by GCC within the Adult Social Care Directorate, ensuring integrated service delivery and alignment with broader care and support strategies. Types of Equipment Supplied: Mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, wheelchairs) Bathing and toileting equipment (e.g. shower chairs, commodes) Beds and mattresses Mobile hoists and slings Daily living aids (e.g. perching stools). This contract will be split into Lots, which are yet to be determined.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract can be extended for 2 periods of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073257-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:16 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073257-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073257-2025
  12th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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