Tender

Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2024 at 09:51

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04 Nov 2024 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is seeking to procure a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for the people of Medway. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure (above threshold). The contract, valued at £23,400,000 GBP, falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. Service delivery will occur within England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 4th November 2024, with the deadline for submissions on 20th December 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for providers experienced in supplying, delivering, fitting, installing, uninstalling, and maintaining medical equipment. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given their ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. Firms that specialise in community healthcare services and possess strong technical knowledge in equipment management and patient care coordination will find this contract particularly advantageous. By leveraging partnerships with clinicians and volunteer agencies, the successful provider will also support Medway's long-term vision of enabling individuals to live independently at home for longer periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)

Notice Description

Medway Council is procuring a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for the people of Medway. We are looking for a provider that can deliver a cost effective and innovative service within the allocated budget. The aim of the service is to develop an innovative response to place-based services alongside the core business to supply, deliver, fit, install, uninstall, adjust, repair, refurbish, collect, decontaminate, recycle, and dispose of loaned equipment requisitioned by authorised prescribers. Some components of the service include, but are not limited to: Procuring equipment (standard stock and complex equipment) for both adults and paediatric service users as requested by prescribers to the standards and guidance as set by the MHRA and in accordance with all National and Local policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the use supply, collection, reuse and maintenance of community loaned equipment. Use appropriate methods of decontamination in accordance with Community Equipment Code of Practice Scheme. Providing on and off-site technical advice, working with practitioners, clinicians, and trusted assessors, attending joint visits, and advising clinicians on all aspects of minor adaptations and technicalities around loaned equipment. Support the patients long term plan by helping people to live independently at home for longer; partnership working with volunteer agencies and bring together different professionals to coordinate care better. Provide a single point of contact for service users to track equipment standard, special, recycled, complex items and their progress and availability. Full details are provided within the specification of requirement and the tender documents, which are available from the Kent Business Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e7d03e-05fd-4520-a384-3b32d3e37edd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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