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title: "Community Equipment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a92"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Community Equipment Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a92

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently overseeing an active tender for the provision of Community Equipment Services, involving a competitive open procurement method under a Light Touch Framework Agreement. This procurement, with the objective of enhancing independence and quality of life for disabled individuals across Lancashire, involves collaboration with the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board and Blackburn with Darwen Council. The framework, estimated at an annual value of approximately £15.8 million excluding VAT, spans four years with the possibility of call-off contracts lasting up to five years. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 17th July 2026, while the contract is expected to commence on 14th December 2026, covering services classified under medical equipment and health and social work services, for delivery within the UKD4 region.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and health services to expand their footprint in the public sector. The framework's focus on quality, price, and social value, with respective weightings of 50%, 40%, and 10%, allows businesses to leverage competitive pricing and strong service quality for better positioning. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, offering a potential pathway for growth through long-term engagement in providing crucial community support services. The open procedure ensures fair competition, allowing qualified service providers to establish a strong partnership with public authorities and contribute significantly to community health and social care.

## 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 Supplier. The following entities may enter into a Call-off Contract independently or jointly with another entity with the Supplier via the Framework Agreement: * Lancashire County Council * Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board * Blackburn with Darwen Council The term of the Light Touch Framework Agreement will be four (4) years. The anticipated Commencement Date is 14 December 2026. Each call-off contract will have a maximum duration of up to five (5) years, which may comprise an initial term and extensions, provided that the total call-off contract term does not exceed five years. The anticipated annual value of the Framework Agreement is approximately PS15,811,983 excluding VAT. The anticipated value of the Framework Agreement over five years is approximately PS83,947,965 excluding VAT, and PS100,737,558 including VAT. Please see the tender documents for details.

### Planning Information

We are undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the forthcoming procurement of Community Equipment Service. The purpose of this questionnaire is to seek feedback from the market to help shape our approach and refine the draft procurement documents. 
The Market engagement Questionnaire includes the following Sections:
1. Volume Data and Contract Value 
2. Pricing Schedule and Price Evaluation Criteria 
3. The approach to Technical Equivalents and Equipment Assessment, and Technical Specifications
4. Service Specification
5. Social Value Criteria
6. Market Appetite
To take part in the market engagement for the Community Equipment Service, please use the link provided below:
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-caph-community-equipment-service-market-engagement-phase-2/
The deadline for submitting your feedback is Friday 22 May at 10:00am.
The proposals outlined do not constitute a commitment to any particular procurement approach and may be amended at the Authority's discretion. Participation in this market engagement process does not bind the Authority to adopt any suggestions, feedback, or recommendations received. Tenderers must rely solely on the final tender documentation when preparing and submitting their tenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,947,965 |
| Lots value | £83,947,965 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL; BLACKPOOL COUNCIL; NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD; SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054596-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 15:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049056-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 20:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044668-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030532-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030279-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2026
  19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054596-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049056-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044668-2026
  14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030532-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030279-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-caph-community-equipment-service-market-engagement-phase-2/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

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