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Provision of Wheelchair Assessments and Technical Support to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Jan 2024 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Wheelchair Assessments and Technical Support to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. The contract falls under the industry category of Medical Specialist Services, with a total value of £17,964. The procurement method used was a direct award, specifically a Single Tender Action. The tender period ended on November 16, 2023, and the contract period spans from January 9, 2024, to September 9, 2024. The buying organisation, the Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, England, completed the procurement process with the supplier Blatchford Limited.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the medical specialist services sector, to provide wheelchair assessments and technical support to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. SMEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the service nature and scope of the tender. Businesses capable of delivering wheelchair maintenance, repair, and specialist training align well with the requirements outlined in the contract. The direct award nature of the procurement process streamlines the competition, allowing for a targeted approach for potential suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wheelchair Assessments and Technical Support to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Notice Description

The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall (SH) manages a cohort of patients with complex musculoskeletal, neurological and chronic conditions as either an inpatient (ward based), residential or outpatients. A key enabler for DMRC is a wheelchair service which includes the provision of wheelchairs, pressure cushions, accessories and associated services. Such services include a wheelchair assessment, technical support, accessories, maintenance, and subject matter expert advice. Wheelchairs and accessories may be for the long term (over 12 months) or for the short term (less than 12 months) to support the patient as they recover. The Contractor shall provide assessments, technical support, access to equipment for patient trial and subject matter expert advice. The service will also include completion of prescriptions for wheelchairs, specialist seating to be sent to the DMRC Occupational Therapist (OT) to order. There is also an additional requirement for clinical cleaning of wheelchairs. The Contractor is to undertake the following: a. Assessment. Carry out patient assessments (appointment offered and consultation completed within 5 working days) and complete a report and prescription form (within 5 working days of completed assessment), as required for wheelchairs and pressure cushions/accessories: i. Patients. These patients are undergoing intensive rehabilitation treatment at the DMRC. ii. Remote Delivery. Some patients may be appropriate to have some of their appointments via a video teleconferencing (VTC) system. iii. Other Locations. Provision of a visiting wheelchair specialist to assess inpatients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation) or other location. This will only be required in highly specific circumstances and is most likely to occur for a patient with multiple and complex injuries and a prolonged inpatient stay. b. Maintenance. Maintenance, repair2 and annual servicing of wheelchair for the duration of time the patient is within the military will be carried out by DMRC. Unless expert advice is required then a quote will be required. c. Training, The Contractor will provide training for DMRC rehab support workshop technicians in manual and power wheelchair maintenance competencies. There is also a requirement to provide training to OT at DMRC on assessment for wheelchairs and specialist seating. The training is only required once for each staff member to achieve competencies on startup of contract and follow up training is required for any new starters to be agreed between the Authority and the Contractor. d. Cleaning. Clinically cleaning of short-term loan wheelchairs and sports wheelchairs within 5 working days of request. This was a direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8be1495c-f04d-42c0-90bf-8084426b0e10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11fb27ee-40c7-418f-8041-041515834f88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,964 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,964 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2024 - 9 Sep 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLATCHFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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