Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-e147-70b2-81ba-0b1ee27b2689/the-integrated-community-equipment-loan-service Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council) Estimated value £94,955,860 Published 6 Oct 2026 Deadline 4 days left 23 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") contains instructions and key information about the procurement process. This ITT constitutes the conditions of the procurement process and by participating, Potential Suppliers agree to these conditions. West Northamptonshire Council ("Authority") and North Northamptonshire Council ("Authority") wishes to invite tenders for the supply of goods in respect of this requirement. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Section 9 Light Touch Contracts. This procurement is being conducted through the Open procedure to identify the Potential Supplier(s) for the Authority's requirement. The ICELS supports people to remain independent within their own homes, reduces health inequalities, promotes recovery, rehabilitation, and enables people to live more safely. The ICELS will provide timely access to equipment that supports prevention, hospital avoidance, hospital discharge, intermediate care, rehabilitation, reablement, palliative and end-of-life care, continuing healthcare and long-term community support. Privately purchased equipment shall be made available to self-funding people at the contract rates, and the Provider shall be responsible for liaising directly with a person in relation to assessment, supply, installation and aftercare. The Provider shall work collaboratively with Commissioners to develop and maintain a self-assessment model, including an accessible online assessment tool. This shall enable people and carers to complete a structured assessment of their needs, receive appropriate information, and signposting to suitable equipment options. The Contract will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend by a further 3 years (5+1+1+1). The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2027. West Northamptonshire is the lead Authority. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0777c8-2026-10-06T15:45:19+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0777c8-2026-10-06T15:45:19+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile West Northamptonshire Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [North Northamptonshire Council in Partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults (Reopening 2026) · North Northamptonshire Council · 9 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-6e4e-7110-b22c-c950f6d13a48/north-northamptonshire-council-in-partnership-with-northamptonshire-integrated-c) [CPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework · Nottingham City Council · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-b6ad-71cf-bf97-bf1cfc6712a0/cpu7343-homelessness-prevention-services-open-framework) [Cambridgeshire HIA Equipment Contracts (lot 1 and 4 only) · Cambridge City Council · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-30a2-7035-84e8-813bf2512269/cambridgeshire-hia-equipment-contracts-lot-1-and-4-only) [Experts at Hand: Occupational Therapy, Inclusion and Participation Service · Norfolk County Council · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-2769-71d5-9374-249c5b42288c/experts-at-hand-occupational-therapy-inclusion-and-participation-service) [Environmental Enforcement Agency · London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham (LBHF) · 381 days left · 4 Nov 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-ea1c-72a0-b119-964b751074a4/environmental-enforcement-agency) [WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure · The West of England Combined Authority · 162 days left · 30 Mar 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-563a-706e-9eff-ef97980257a1/westcharge-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure)