Tender

Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Feb 2022 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically focused on providing necessary equipment for individuals to maintain their independence at home. The tender period is set to conclude on 30 March 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 4 May 2022 and running until 3 May 2024. The total estimated contract value is £26 million, and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Companies that offer innovative care solutions or have strong distribution networks in the North West region of the UK will be especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, as the service supports NHS and self-funding individuals, businesses focusing on customer service and product advice may find an advantageous position in this competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework

Notice Description

The aims of the Cumbria Equipment Retailers service will be to support NHS and CCC service users and people who fund their own equipment, to live independently and safely in their own homes. It also aims to support carers who are looking after people wishing to remain in their own homes. The service operates on the basis of a Retail Model that was initially a Department of Health led initiative which used a national specification and tariff price list. Cumbria introduced the Retail Model in October 2010. The Contract was renewed in 2017 and is due to end in March 2022. Under this Model, Customers are prescribed Care Equipment by Practitioners. Customers then redeem these prescriptions at the Retailers' premises which is closest to their geographical location. This gives customers the opportunity to view the equipment, seek advice from the Retailer and top up their prescription with other equipment if they choose to. Practitioners are also able to prescribe delivery and fit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b4e758-8982-4b22-8e28-b2a48dfcc343
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2022 - 3 May 2024 2-3 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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221706

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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