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NHS Devon CCG - Wheelchair services for Children, Young People and Adults (standard and specialist) in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon

NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

24 May 2019 at 13:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by NHS South West Commissioning Support for the provision of wheelchair services for children, young people, and adults in Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. The planned market engagement event is scheduled for 11th June 2019 at Future Inn, Plymouth International Business Park, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Interested suppliers must submit their attendance requests by 12:00 midday on 7th June 2019. This service is classified under the CPV code for Wheelchairs, with an estimated maximum annual value of £1,837,342 and an initial contract duration of three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The process is currently in the planning stage, following an early engagement notice published on 24th May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the healthcare, rehabilitation, and mobility equipment sectors. Companies offering integrated healthcare services, specialised equipment, or aftercare support are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on providing high-quality, clinically safe services for users with various mobility needs highlights the demand for innovative solutions and customer-centric approaches. Participation in the market engagement event allows businesses to learn more about the specific requirements and to demonstrate their capabilities to the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Devon CCG - Wheelchair services for Children, Young People and Adults (standard and specialist) in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon

Notice Description

Devon CCG (the commissioners) are hosting a market engagement event to inform the commissioning of Wheelchair services for Children, Young People and Adults (standard and specialist) in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon The purpose of the event is to provide an overview of the required service and a proposed timeline. This will include a question and answer session. The scope of the procurement is to provide a service that is a high quality and clinically safe integrated Wheelchair Service, including the assessment and provision of equipment, aftercare, maintenance and support for adults and children who have a physical/cognitive and /or degenerative long term condition which limits mobility. This may also include people who require end of life care. The service will be customer focused and strive to ensure customer satisfaction through skilled and efficient assessment, handover, and maintenance/repair and call out arrangements. The Wheelchair Service will assess users for the provision of wheeled mobility equipment for those clients with long term mobility needs, both powered and manual. Pressure relieving cushions and postural management equipment will also be provided to meet long term clinical need. Assessment and provision will take into account the needs of both the user and the carer/parent and environmental constraints. The service will offer a range of assessment by senior practitioners for users with complex needs prescribing bespoke equipment. All users will be offered assessments either by telephone and/or letter and either seen in a clinical, home or work environment dependent on the users specified needs. In relation to complex specialist needs, assessments should be undertaken in a specialist centre, equipped with appropriate equipment for physical examinations and pressure measurement plus suitable facilities for moving and handling. Trial wheelchair/seating equipment should be made available. Alternatively, individuals may be seen in other environments such as child development centre/schools for children or familiar/non-threatening surroundings such as home for people with cognitive or learning difficulties. The maximum annual value is expected to be in the region of PS1,837,342 GBP per annum, although this is subject to change. It is anticipated that any contract is expected to be for an initial period of 3 years, with options to extend the initial period by any period or periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years. Additional information: Market engagement event: NHS Devon CCG is looking for interested suppliers to attend a market engagement event for the provision of Wheelchair services for Children, Young People and Adults (standard and specialist) in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon on 11th June 2019. The venue is Future Inn, Plymouth International Business Park, 1 William Prance Rd, Plymouth PL6 5ZD between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. To attend the market engagement event, interested parties are asked to complete and submit an attendance form via the commissioners e-procurement portal at the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home. Once you have expressed interest please download the market engagement template and return the completed form to confirm attendance. The form requires details of who will be representing your organisation (full name and job title). A maximum of 3 invitations per company can be provided. The closing date for requests to attend the provider engagement event is 12:00 midday on Friday 7th June 2019. This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit NHS Devon CCG or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. NHS Devon CCG will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915c9241-15f2-4e20-a4dc-b572a4579b1d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33193120 - Wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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