Community Equipment Services - CANCELLED
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Lancashire County Council has amended the procurement process for the Community Equipment Services initially scheduled to be concluded by 18 March 2025. The tender aims to establish a single provider framework agreement for supplying medical equipment to support the independence of children and adults across Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, and Blackpool. The procurement process, open to SMEs and VCSE, involves partnership organisations such as the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board.
Key deadlines include the tender end date on 18 March 2025 and a contract period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029, encompassing the North West region of the United Kingdom within the health and social work services category. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for providers of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. By participating in this framework agreement, suppliers can secure long-term contracts and expand their market presence in the North West.
Businesses capable of delivering high-quality disability-related equipment and supporting hospital discharge and admission avoidance are particularly well-suited. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing wide participation, promoting inclusivity, and providing growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises.
"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 service provider whereby partnership organisations have the option to call-off the framework agreement. *Partnership Organisations include Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council. See tender documents for full details. " Additional information: The council has decided to no longer continue the procurement process for the Community Equipment Service due to necessary changes in our approach and requirements.
The previous tender submission deadline of Tuesday, 18 March 2025, is no longer applicable. Any tenders submitted will not be evaluated. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Please be assured that we remain committed to Community Equipment as an integral part of our broader prevention strategy for the people of Lancashire Best regards
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The contract period is four years.
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