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SOL SOL Community Equipment Maintenance and Support Services
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 2 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
SMBC provides essential community equipment to support independent living and hospital discharge. The current contract is due for renewal, and the Council is exploring options to enhance service delivery, compliance, and value for money.
The future contract may include:
• Planned Preventative Maintenance
• LOLER inspections (every 6 months)
• Reactive repairs
• Out-of-hours support (24/7/365)
• PAT testing
• Installation and minor adaptations (e.g., ceiling track hoists, modular ramps)
• Data recording and reporting via IT platforms (e.g., TCES)
Key Objectives
• Ensure statutory compliance (LOLER, Health & Safety)
• Improve service responsiveness and reliability
• Enhance customer satisfaction and accessibility
• Support sustainability and social value outcomes
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071699-2025
About the buyer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
58Awards
20Suppliers it has used most
- 24 X 7 Ltd.1 contract
- 24/7 Locks Secure Horizon Ltd.1 contract
- AFJ Ltd1 contract
- ASA Travel Ltd1 contract
- Age Concern Solihull t/a Age UK1 contract
- BHM Smart Cars Ltd1 contract
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust1 contract
- Bromford Cars Ltd1 contract
From notice 071699-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.