Tender

Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is conducting an open tender for the "Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service", which falls under the health and social work services sector. This procurement aims to provide essential equipment to service users in the South West region of the United Kingdom, ensuring they can maintain safety and independence. The tender is currently active and is set to close on 4 November 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £47,397,000, and the service period will span from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that can supply mobility aids, wheelchairs, and other related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this type of contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships with Somerset County Council, enhancing service delivery and contributing to local community support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service

Notice Description

To enable Service Users to receive the right equipment and to ensure that they can be safe and independent at home or out in the community, reducing their need for other health and social care services. In this context equipment will range from mobility aids, such as crutches and walking frames, to wheelchairs and more complex items such as adjustable beds and hoists. Items are provided free of charge to Service Users of all ages who meet the agreed criteria

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc3c3a0-3ec8-4ba0-a26c-efef0c4e6151
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
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
£47,397,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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