Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-0498-73f8-86e3-b148c6fbc793/the-provision-of-a-specialist-toy-loan-service-and-associated-activities-for-fam closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The provision of a Specialist Toy Loan Service and Associated Activities for Families of Children with Disabilities and Additional Needs [Hartlepool Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hartlepool-borough-council) Estimated value £20,000 to £60,000 Published 25 Jan 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Feb 2016 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Hartlepool Borough Council would like to invite tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced organisations with the capacity to deliver a specialist toy loan service for families of children with disabilities and additional needs living in the Hartlepool area. This service will contribute to the 'Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children' Regulations (2011) and The 'Local Offer of Services' as detailed in Chapter 4 of the 'Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0 - 25 Years' (Statutory Guidance). The service will also contribute to the outcomes specified in the 2008 'Children and Young Persons Act' (s25), which details the statutory duty of local authorities to assist individuals who care for disabled children to continue to do so as effectively as possible Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Organisations wishing to register an interest and download the tender documentation, should apply via the NEPO Portal only. [qtegov.com](https://www.qtegov.com) All completed documentation must be returned via the NEPO Portal Only and by no later than NOON on Friday 12th February 2016 ## CPV classification Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b3d1565-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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 Hartlepool Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hartlepool-borough-council) [Sector More Musical, sports & leisure equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/musical-sports-leisure-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Tender for the design and installation of a NEW PUMP track and associated works at omagh CO. tyrone · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 20 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-efc7-71ad-9b79-c7b3298c5b15/tender-for-the-design-and-installation-of-a-new-pump-track-and-associated-works) [Gymnasium equipment – Einbausportgeräte, mobile Sportgeräte und Betriebsausstattung · Zweckverband Schulzentrum · 29 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-961f-72fa-b678-4e03537cd681/germany-gymnasium-equipment-einbausportgerate-mobile-sportgerate-und-betrie) [Playground equipment – ΔΙΑΚΗΡΥΞΗ · ΔΗΜΟΣ ΛΑΓΚΑΔΑ · 9 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8879-724f-9a05-b4549f762a2d/greece-playground-equipment-diakhryksh) [Fitness equipments – Dostawa wyposażenia sprzętowego z podziałem na 5 części · Uniwersytet Medyczny W Białymstoku · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8af2-73b5-ba28-6c23b07f94e4/poland-fitness-equipments-dostawa-wyposazenia-sprzetowego-z-podzialem-na-5-c) [Playground equipment – Kahden uniikin leikkivälineen hankinta Lappeenrannan kaupungille · Lappeenrannan kaupunki · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-58f3-717a-a4a8-e0cdea8cb1e7/finland-playground-equipment-kahden-uniikin-leikkivalineen-hankinta-lappeenr) [Ice maintenance machines – Zakup lodowiska mobilnego wraz z niezbędną infrastrukturą w Gminie Miejskiej Jarosław w ramach zadania „Fizyczna odnowa przestrzeni publicznych Gmin MOF Jarosław – Przeworsk” - 2 części · Gmina Miejska Jarosław · 3 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1f7d-71eb-ac02-3a6cc452d075/poland-ice-maintenance-machines-zakup-lodowiska-mobilnego-wraz-z-niezbedna-i)