Planning

Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service - Market event

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Planning

08 Nov 2017 at 11:43

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Commercial Solutions is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service. This market event is aimed at establishing a wheelchair service across the South East of England, specifically targeting Kent and Medway. The engagement end date is set for 23 February 2018. The expected annual contract value ranges from £5.5 million to £5.7 million, with a contract start date of 1 April 2017 and a term of five years, potentially extending for an additional two years. Interested providers need to register before the event, which takes place on 13 April 2016 at NHS West Kent CCG's venue in Tonbridge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mobility aids, rehabilitation engineering, and associated services. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions for the assessment, supply, maintenance, and repair of wheelchairs and seating systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The commissioner encourages providers to form cooperative alliances to enhance service delivery, making this an advantageous opportunity for organisations looking to expand their market presence in the health services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service - Market event

Notice Description

Market event for a wheelchair service across Kent and Medway. The lead commissioner is NHS West Kent CCG, together with NHS Ashford CCG, NHS Canterbury and Coastal CCG, NHS Dartford Gravesham Swanley CCG, NHS Medway CCG, NHS South Kent Coast CCG, NHS Swale CCG, and NHS Thanet CCG. Kent and Medway has approximately 23,000 wheelchair users and receives approximately 8,200 referrals annually: approximately 4,400 new referrals and 3,800 re-referrals from existing clients. The main aim of the service is to ensure that patients within the Kent and Medway area who have a long term illness or disability, will have a better quality of life and are able to maximise their mobility through the provision of a wheelchair that meets their clinical needs. The service will include the assessment, postural management, rehabilitation engineering services, procurement, storage, delivery and collection, repair and servicing, refurbishment, modification and decontamination and cleaning of wheelchairs and specialist seating for children, young people and adults living in the Kent and Medway areas. The Commissioner has arranged a market event to present details of the service context and drivers and to outline its vision and requirements. At the end of the event providers will have an opportunity for a private meeting with the Commissioner. This will be by appointment only and on a first come first served basis. Event date: 13 April 2016 Event time: 10am (registration from 9.30am) Event venue: NHS West Kent CCG , Wharf House, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge TN9 1RE Interested parties must register in advance: Email to: annabelsheppard@nhs.net Registration deadline: 12noon on 8 April 2016 Please give the name of your organisation, the name, job title, and email address of not more than three attendees. Please also state whether you would like a private meeting with the commissioner at the end of the event. The Commissioner aims to publish the outline service specification prior to the event and welcomes any comments which along with feedback from the market engagement process will help to fine tune the service requirements. Expected service arrangements: Annual contract value: PS5.5m - PS5.7m Contract start date: 1 April 2017 Contract term: 5 years, with optional 2-year extension Procurement start date: Early May 2016 The Commissioner expects to contract with a single provider for the entire service provision. Providers are encouraged to form cooperative alliances in order to deliver the service. The Commissioner will facilitate inter-provider introductions by the exchange of contact details. The procurement will be advertised separately in early May and will be open to all providers. Providers do not need to attend this event in order to participate in the procurement The Commissioner is supported in this project by NHS South East CSU (SECSU) and its procurement partner NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS). Additional information: Please complete registration details as outlined in the description.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd340f93-0cfd-441b-a092-83583e28b8be
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TONBRIDGE
Postcode
TN9 1RE
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Cage Green & Angel
Westminster Constituency
Tonbridge

Further Information

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