LPS CAPH - Community Equipment Services - LCC47684

Negotiation Number * LCC47684
Contract Reference * KH/ACS/CAPH/LCC/26/1516
Contract Title * Community Equipment Services
Tender Process Closing Date and Time * 10/07/2026 11am
Expressions of Interest invited before: (if applicable) N/A
Further Information/Documentation to be requested from (web location) * Oracle Fusion Supplier Portal
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? * (Please select) 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: * 10/07/2026 11am
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