Scope
Reference
PA060
Description
Our vision Is to create contract providing seating solutions providing a wide range of equipment relating to assessment and equipment provision of children’s and adults seating. To support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the equipment detailed within the contract and it is envisaged that an open tender under the Procurement Act 23 will be utilised. This contract will sit alongside other contracts for individual types of equipment.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 November 2025
Engagement process description
Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire sent out via The Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk)
The deadline for Questionnaire submissions is Monday 10th November 2025 at 12 noon.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 December 2025
Contracting authority
Wigan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW
Wigan Town Hall
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government