---
title: "Community Equipment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069571"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069571.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Community Equipment Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069571

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Community Equipment Services in Suffolk. This open procurement procedure, categorised under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage, with a budget amounting to £9,000,000. The project is scheduled to start on 1st October 2027 and continue until 30th September 2032, with potential extensions until 2034. The procurement involves a single lot with a focus on medical aids delivery to the UKH1 region. The final procurement notice is expected to be published by 1st December 2026, allowing businesses ample time to prepare for submission.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those providing medical aids. The contract's significant budget and duration can foster sustainable business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly advantageous due to its suitability provisions. Companies that can deliver efficient, high-quality services within Suffolk's geographic area are well-positioned to compete effectively in this bidding process.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of Community Equipment Services in Suffolk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042888-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042888-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042888-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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