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P0567 - For the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2020 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS). This initiative is designed to assist citizens, particularly those aged 65 and above, by providing equipment that enables independent living. The contract, which began on 1st April 2020, has an initial duration of three years with a potential extension of up to two additional years, depending on performance. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, with the opportunity to submit tenders concluding on 11th October 2019. The service covers the West Midlands region, focusing on equipment such as mobility aids, hospital beds, and walking aids, aiming to support around 131,300 registered citizens.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with experience in sourcing, delivering, and maintaining assistive technology equipment. Companies specialising in responsive service delivery can leverage their expertise to meet the demands of the BCELS, which requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuating referral rates. Additionally, suppliers that are equipped to handle both standard and specialised equipment, particularly those compliant with national and local standards, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this framework. Participation in this contract can also encourage businesses to engage in collaborations that enhance service accessibility, ideally benefiting from enhancing community healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

P0567 - For the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull and Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Groups wishes to establish a contract for the delivery of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS). Equipment can play a key role in enabling citizens to live independently at home by providing assistance with everyday tasks, thereby helping to reduce unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes; and preventing delayed discharge from hospital. The type of equipment provided can range from simple mobility aids, such as crutches and walking frames, to more complex items such as profiling beds and hoists. Items are provided to citizens free of charge, on loan or single issue, in line with agreed criteria. The Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service is available to citizens of all ages who meet the criteria for the service, however, the majority of those in receipt of equipment are aged 65+. Approximately 131,300 citizens have been registered with this service. 36,000 orders for equipment were placed in 2018/19, with a total of 113,876 pieces of standard equipment delivered to citizens. On average, citizens received 3 pieces of equipment in one order. New pieces of Special equipment ordered and delivered in 2018/2019 was 1,172 with a further 1,050 pieces of equipment recycled and used from existing stock. Tenders are sought from organisations that have experience of sourcing, delivering, maintaining and recycling equipment for citizens referred for a service by approved Equipment Prescribers. The referrals will be for both standard and special equipment. Special Equipment is defined as any item, not on the Core Equipment list, which must be specially purchased for a citizen. The Service Provider will support an equitable and accessible community equipment loan service to citizens of Birmingham who meet the agreed criteria, based on good practice and meeting national and local standards and performance indicators. The service must be able to accommodate fluctuations in demand based on the number of referrals received from Equipment Prescribers. There are existing outsourced services in place so TUPE requirements may apply. Contract This contract is due to commence on the 1st April 2020 and run for an initial period of 3 years with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. Please note TUPE may apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 4 - P0567 TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc BCC will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0245ea-4cbf-40be-a193-c15b3419cd0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33141710 - Crutches

33141720 - Walking aids

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192120 - Hospital beds

39295400 - Walking sticks

42416300 - Hoists

85112000 - Hospital support services

85112100 - Hospital-bedding services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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