Care Technology Soft Market Testing QUESTIONNAIRE
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a planning phase for a contract titled "Care Technology Soft Market Testing QUESTIONNAIRE". This procurement process is aimed at acquiring goods within the medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, and is aligned under the health and social work services category. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD3 region, the council seeks input through a soft market testing questionnaire available until 12pm on Thursday, 22nd January 2026.
This stage involves engaging with potential providers to understand how the care technology requirements could be best structured. The procurement stage is currently in the 'planning' phase, with a formal tender process expected to follow. This tender offers businesses the opportunity to provide input on shaping the future structure of care technology services in Oldham.
The process encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in health technology, medical equipment, and related care services could benefit greatly from engaging in this dialogue. This initial engagement serves as an avenue for businesses to influence procurement specifications early on, ensuring that the formal tendering process aligns with industry capabilities and innovative approaches.
The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, extending through 30th June 2027, presenting substantial potential for growth and contribution to local health service advancements.
The soft market testing exercise aims to identify the potential to increase the number and type of organisations who would be interested in tendering for the Care Technology Service. The Council would like to understand from key providers how these requirements might best be structured and is therefore carrying out a soft market testing exercise to engage in an informal dialogue prior to any formal procurement taking place.
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The contract period is one year.
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