LPS CAPH - Community Equipment Services - LCC47684
Tender opportunity details:
Negotiation number
LCC47684
Contract reference
KH/ACS/CAPH/LCC/26/1516
Contract title
Community Equipment Services
Tender process closing date and time
17/07/2026 11am
Expressions of interest invited before: (if applicable) NA
Further information/documentation to be requested from (web location)
Contract start date
14/12/2026
Contract end date
13/12/2030
Is this notice linked to another notice?
No
Is this a sub-contract?
No
Annual contract value
Estimated Framework Value for Year 1 £15,811,983 (Excluding VAT)
Total contract value
Estimated Value over 5 years including VAT £100,737,558
Is this suitable for SME (Small and Medium Enterprises)?
Yes
Is this suitable for VCSE (Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise)?
Yes
Please specify the contract type to be used
Services
What procedure type will be used for this procurement?
Open Procedure (Above Threshold)
Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance
North West
CPV code(s)
33100000 - Medical Equipments 85000000 - Health and social work services
NUTS code(s)
UKD4 - Lancashire
Description
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 £15,811,983 excluding VAT.
The anticipated value of the Framework Agreement over five years is approximately £83,947,965 excluding VAT, and £100,737,558 including VAT.
Please see the tender documents for details.
Contact name
Katie Seed
Contact email address
caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact address
County Hall
Contact town/city
Preston
Contact postcode
PR1 0LD
Contact telephone number
01772 534966
Awarding authority
Lancashire County Council
Tender documents are available until:
17/07/2026 11am
Other information: (Please add any additional information):
The contact details for advice or assistance relating to the use of the e-tendering system are:
E-tendering Help Desk Telephone Number: 01772 534966
Normal support line hours are between 10:00 till 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00, Monday
to Friday