Scope
Reference
SC/CORP/LCC/25/301
Description
The contract is to provide First Aid and Medical Supplies to the Authority.
The contract covers a range of goods, which include the following categories:
Beds and Furniture,
Cleaning Janitorial & Laundry Equipment,
Continence Management,
Gloves,
House Keeping,
Infection Control,
Medical,
Medical Equipment,
Moving and Handling Equipment,
Paper,
Patient Care,
Pressure Area Care,
Textiles,
Toilet and Bathroom Equipment,
Wipes.
Currently, the goods are predominately supplied into the Authority's Older People Care Service and Disability Service; however, it is expected that any service within the Authority should be able to access the agreement as and when required.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,260,000 excluding VAT
- £1,512,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The Agreement included within the Tender Documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting Authority and will be completed compliantly.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 39512100 - Sheets
- 39512500 - Pillowcases
- 39514100 - Towels
- 39514500 - Face cloths
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
4 June 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 6 May 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Stock control | Quality | 12% |
| Deliveries | Quality | 12% |
| Account Management | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Quality Control | Quality | 6% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation and ongoing contract management support for the social value deliverables under the future contract.
- Companies House: 09197997
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHH-4489-TLZM
Tintagel House
London
SE1 7TY
United Kingdom
Email: sales@socialvalueportal.com
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth