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 services detailed within the contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2028
- Possible extension to 19 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 X 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to the tender documentation publish on the Chest Procurement Portal
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to the tender documentation publish on the Chest Procurement Portal
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality and Social Value - questions provided in the tender documentation published on the Chest Procurement Portal |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Pricing Schedule within the tender documentation publish on the Chest Procurement Portal |
Price | 50.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per the contract terms and conditions published on the Chest Procurement Portal within the tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
As per the contract terms and conditions and the ITT document published on the Chest Procurement Portal within the tender documentation
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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