Tender

Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES)

NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 09:17

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is currently inviting bids for the "Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES)," a project under the Health and social work services category. Located in East Midlands, United Kingdom, this tender is active and open for bids until 17th March 2025 at 17:00 GMT. The procurement process follows an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract will commence on 1st November 2025, lasting for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value is estimated at £10,000,000 including VAT, with annual bids capped at £2,500,000. This project involves the logistics of supplying, collecting, and maintaining various medical and community equipment, and is expected to adhere to strict clinical governance frameworks.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations by partnering with the NHS to provide essential community equipment services in Derby. Companies experienced in managing medical equipment logistics, including maintenance and supply chain management, are especially well-suited to bid for this contract. The winning provider will benefit from a stable, multi-year contract with potential extensions, fostering long-term business development and reinforcing market presence in the healthcare and community services sector. Interested parties are encouraged to register and submit their expressions of interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES)

Notice Description

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering an Integrated Community Equipment Service. Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES) provides a range of equipment on loan to people of all ages ordinarily resident in the city of Derby, following assessment and prescription by a recognised prescriber. The service being commissioned relates to the logistics of supplying, collecting and maintaining the equipment. Clinical input to the service is provided through the pool of recognised prescribers, a clinical commissioning function provided by DDICB, and a multi-agency Equipment Review Group. The provider will work within this framework, ensuring that the agreed clinical governance arrangements, both for individual items of equipment and strategic decisions about the equipment to be provided/policies and procedures for equipment provision, are followed appropriately. The process is a one stage Open process. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further two years, commencing 1st November 2025. The maximum annual contract value is PS2,500,000 inclusive of VAT. Please note there is a financial threshold associated with this procurement. Any bids exceeding PS2,500,000 per annum (Including VAT) will be excluded from evaluation and disqualified from the process. No bids over PS2,500,000 per annum will be accepted. Further details can be found within the procurement documentation. To register your interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C338068 Project Name: Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES) Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1884cc6-cb76-4077-99aa-ec00cd0ebf5f
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33196100 - Devices for the elderly

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

35820000 - Support equipment

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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