Provision of Specialised Chairs

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to spot-purchase specialist seating equipment to support individuals with assessed eligible needs through the Community Equipment Service (CES).

The aim is to enhance independence, safety, and wellbeing by providing timely access to high-quality, clinically appropriate seating solutions.

The requirement includes two primary chair types: • Specialist Riser Recliner Chairs • Specialist Tilt-in-Space Chairs The Council awarded a contract to a single supplier to enable spot-purchasing of Specialised Chairs as and when required throughout the contract term.

The contract will have a maximum value of £350,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, provided the full contract value has not been reached during the initial term.

The Initial Term is 16th March 2026 to 15th September 2027 with the option to extend up to 12 months, with the possible extension, if used, the contract would end 15th September 2028.