The Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service
West Northamptonshire CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £94,955,860
Deadline
20 October 2026
9 days remaining
Published
6 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2027
Eligibility & compliance
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.
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
Additional details
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. 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.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Skyline Taxis Limited
35 contracts wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£554,506
total awarded
- 2
MS CARS
25 contracts wonlatest 14 Sept 2026£359,905
total awarded
- 3
R CARS
22 contracts wonlatest 11 Sept 2026£284,940
total awarded
- 4
star cab daventry limited
18 contracts wonlatest 11 Sept 2026ends 31 May 2030£200m
total awarded
- 5
harrisons private hire ltd
15 contracts wonlatest 10 Sept 2026ends 31 May 2030£200m
total awarded
Skyline Taxis Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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West Northamptonshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
6 October 2026
Submission deadline
20 October 2026
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