Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-737e-71b5-88cb-86e391f666f4/the-supply-of-care-equipment-for-daily-living

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living

[Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council)

Open field

Estimated value

£1,905,000

Published

21 Jul 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Cumberland Council is recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service and is seeking supplier input to help shape the future delivery model. We expect our new service to be in place from 11 November 2026.

We currently use the retail model, where individuals assessed by the council or NHS receive a prescription for simple aids / equipment to support daily living and then redeem their prescription at one of contracted retailers.

However, we are keen to understand the various options available and would welcome responses from all interested suppliers, including those that operate online-only, don't have a physical retail location in Cumberland etc.

For further details and to access the pre-market engagement documents, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk). Registration on The Chest is free.

Deadline for submissions has been extended to 17:00, Friday 31st July 2026

## CPV classification

Medical aids

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0524f3-2026-07-21T07:47:13+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0524f3-2026-07-21T07:47:13+01:00)

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