Planning

Children and Adult Wheelchair Service (CAWS) 18.434

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Planning

07 Jan 2019 at 13:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Children and Adult Wheelchair Service (CAWS) procurement process is being managed by the South of England Procurement Centre on behalf of the NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG, NHS Hastings and Rother CCG, and NHS Eastbourne Hailsham and Seaford CCG. This process is currently in the planning stage and invites potential service providers to respond to a Request for Further Information (RFI) for the provision of a wheelchair service. The engagement deadline for submissions is set for 12 Noon on Thursday, 24th January 2019, with the primary focus being on the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting wheelchair-related needs, including repair and maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare, mobility aids, and support services sectors, particularly those specialising in wheelchair provision and maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the specification prioritises innovative and user-centred service delivery. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate capacity for adherence to national guidelines and the ability to offer a responsive and equitable service to a diverse population. This process is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their involvement in public service contracts within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Adult Wheelchair Service (CAWS) 18.434

Notice Description

South of England Procurement Services is acting on behalf of NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG, NHS Hastings and Rother CCG and NHS Eastbourne Hailsham and Seaford CCG. Potential service providers are invited to respond to the Request for Further Information (RFI) for the provision of a Children and Adult Wheelchair Service (CAWS) . Aims: The aim of the service is also to make sure service users optimise their mobility and independence and improve their quality of life through receiving timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. Objectives: The Wheelchair Charter, developed by the National Wheelchair Leadership Alliance identified a number of ambitions for wheelchair services which the service provider will need to adhere to. These are: * A person centred service that works in partnership with service users and their carers and makes the user/carer voice central to any design, innovation and service change. * Equality of access and provision for all, irrespective of age or postcode and including essential user skills training as standard. * Entry to the service via referral from an appropriately skilled professional. The time from referral to delivery will be at least within the constitutional right of 18 weeks * Assessments for all wheelchairs and associated postural support within nationally mandated timescales and priorities taking into account all aspects of individual needs including those of carers. * Establishing regular reviews with the user/carer according to their individual needs. * Prescriptions which take into account the current and future needs for all adults and children including those of carers. * Delivery, maintenance and emergency backup provided to nationally mandated timescales. * Innovative and flexible budgeting working with key partners to strengthen integration across health, social care, work and education, enabling the accommodation of individual needs, independence health and wellbeing. * Recruitment of qualified staff in respect of numbers and skills, with support for on-going development and training. * Supporting clinicians, manufacturers and independent organisations working together to develop innovative, affordable products and solutions. This is a process designed to help the Commissioner form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a Tender exercise. A further tender advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time where required. The RFI document is available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home. Additional Information can be obtained from the above mentioned address. Additional information: The deadline for submission of completed RFI's is 12 Noon on Thursday 24th January 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55cf8674-560f-4146-a280-13a190277eda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73adb89-88a7-4572-8c48-db5c2e8f6dfb
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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