The Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service
This tender closed on 23 October 2026.
- Buyer
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Value
- £94,955,860
- Closed
- 23 October 2026
- Where
- Northampton, the East Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire Councils are looking for a supplier to run the Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS) for 5 years, potentially extending to 8 years. The service loans equipment to help people stay independent at home, recover from illness, and manage rehabilitation or end-of-life care.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and manage a loan service for community equipment (mobility aids, specialist furniture, bathing equipment, etc.) to support prevention, hospital discharge, rehabilitation, and long-term community care • Develop and maintain a self-assessment tool (including an online system) so people and carers can assess their needs and access appropriate equipment • Work with the councils to set up arrangements for self-funding people to purchase equipment at contract rates, handling assessment, supply, installation, and aftercare directly
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a £95 million contract for an entire integrated service delivery across two councils: the estimated contract value and complexity will disqualify most small independent tradespeople or SMEs unless they are part of a large consortium or already operate as an established care equipment provider with significant infrastructure, staff, and IT systems.
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