--- title: "SCE0029- Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069903.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-14" --- # SCE0029- Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS) Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069903.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)" project, categorised under "Other community, social and personal services." Located in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, this service aims to enhance health and social care assistance through equipment provision. A pipeline notice was issued on 14th May 2026 and the Council is using this opportunity to alert potential suppliers to prepare for an impending procurement phase aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. Although the procurement is still in planning, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will emerge at this point. Any future notice regarding the tender should be expected around 1st July 2028, with the planned contract period running from 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2036. The project is structured to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This procurement opportunity offers a significant chance for businesses involved in the delivery of community services to expand their operations in the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland areas. With a gross budget allocation of £11.52 million and a focus on light-touch regime procurement, organisations equipped to provide services in line with community health and social care objectives stand to benefit. The service's nature suggests that firms proficient in logistical support, equipment supply, and community-oriented project management would be particularly well-positioned. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, given the Council's inclination towards fostering diverse vendor participation. Potential suppliers are advised to register on the Central Digital Platform to stay informed on further opportunities and procurement notices from Leicester City Council. ## Notice Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. This provision is for providing equipment for people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) as prescribed by health and social care. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044479-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2028 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,600,000 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 14:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044479-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044479-2026 14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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