--- title: "ASC26070 - Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service - Preliminary Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-30" --- # ASC26070 - Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service - Preliminary Market Engagement Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f2d.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement for the "Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service," under the planning stage of the procurement process. This initiative falls within the category of health and social work services with related aspects of storage, warehousing, and non-residential property services. The contract is anticipated to run from January 2027 to December 2032. The market engagement focuses on understanding current community equipment service models, especially those involving property and premises arrangements. Established service providers have been invited to submit their views by 14th May 2026, offering insights into premises preferences and responsibilities. The procurement process is initiated as a tender, seeking to refine the service specification through stakeholder feedback. This process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community equipment services and property management within the health and social care sector. Providers with capabilities in offering storage, leasing, or renting non-residential properties, and those experienced in the lifecycle management of community equipment, are well-suited to compete. Participating in this engagement allows businesses to influence service specifications and positioning for future tenders, potentially fostering partnerships and growth in the public sector service delivery. Engaging with the council now can lay the groundwork for securing long-term contracts and expanding service portfolios, particularly within Worcestershire. ## Notice Worcestershire Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) is a jointly commissioned health and social care service that provides community equipment, free of charge, to eligible residents living in Worcestershire or registered with a Worcestershire GP. The ICES is typically responsible for the full lifecycle management of community equipment, including: -Procurement -Storage -Delivery and collection -Cleaning and decontamination -Recycling and re-issuing -Servicing and repair Access to appropriate premises from which these activities can be delivered is a critical component of the service. ### Planning Information The Local Authority is undertaking an initial market engagement exercise to develop a clearer understanding of the Community Equipment Service (CES) delivery models currently operating across the market, with a particular focus on property and premises arrangements. Further market engagement activity will be undertaken at a later stage. As part of this exercise, we would welcome views from established CES providers on the following areas: -The availability and suitability of provider-owned premises that allow for the delivery of all responsible services outlined above. -Models where the local authority owns or leases premises that are occupied by the provider -Approaches to property maintenance and repair responsibilities -Provider preferences, including associated risks, benefits, and practical considerations Please answer the questionnaire by 4pm on Thursday 14th May 2026. All responses will be treated as confidential and not shared with other organisations, however, the final specification and tender model may be influenced by this and other stakeholders. This engagement is focused on property and premises considerations only. The Authority expects to undertake further market engagement in the near future covering broader aspects of Community Equipment Service delivery. Link to Questionnaire (copy this link in to your browser). https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GUw4BjXgaq ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039859-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 11:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039859-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039859-2026 30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GUw4BjXgaq - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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