Scope
Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 January 2026
Engagement process description
The council is seeking response to a soft market testing questionnaire. This is available on The Proactis Procurement portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register using reference DN802526. Response must be submitted by 12pm, Thursday 22nd January 2026
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRJ-8362-DVNT
Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL1 1HD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government