Published date: 24 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 2 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 2 February 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£258,000

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN695441-99881355

Published date

24 October 2023

Closing date

21 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

4 March 2024

Contract end date

3 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council and the Contractor wish to enter into an Agreement for a service, whereby the contractor will undertake low level assessments on behalf of Wigan Council and then prescribe and supply the equipment needed at the time of assessment. In addition, the contractor will make recommendations for minor adaptations ie. grab rails, stair rails and for owner occupied / private rented properties, supply and install the adaptations.
The key objectives of this service are:-

• Reduce the workload of the Wigan Council.
• Provide an efficient assessment and delivery service of equipment and adaptations to the Wigan population five days a week.

Provide a basic low cost service which offers the potential for savings in other departments and free up resources for more complex cases to be processed sooner

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle White

Address

Town Hall
Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
England

Email

M.White@wigan.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/