Tender

P0567 - For the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

27 Sep 2019 at 14:23

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Sep 2019 at 14:22

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

24 Sep 2019 at 22:44

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2019 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service, aimed at facilitating independence for citizens, particularly the elderly, through the supply of essential equipment such as mobility aids, hospital beds, and hoists. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the application period closing on 11 October 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020, with an initial duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. The service will be delivered within Birmingham, West Midlands, and is classified under the services category with an open procurement method, indicating that this opportunity is available for any qualifying organisation to apply.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the sourcing, delivery, and maintenance of medical equipment. Companies with proven track records in similar services, particularly those familiar with regulatory compliance and customer service standards in the health sector, will be well-positioned to compete. With approximately 131,300 citizens registered for this service, the successful bidder will have the chance to significantly impact the community while expanding their operations in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0567 - For the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull and Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Groups wishes to establish a contract for the delivery of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS). Equipment can play a key role in enabling citizens to live independently at home by providing assistance with everyday tasks, thereby helping to reduce unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes; and preventing delayed discharge from hospital. The type of equipment provided can range from simple mobility aids, such as crutches and walking frames, to more complex items such as profiling beds and hoists. Items are provided to citizens free of charge, on loan or single issue, in line with agreed criteria. The Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service is available to citizens of all ages who meet the criteria for the service, however, the majority of those in receipt of equipment are aged 65+. Approximately 131,300 citizens have been registered with this service. 36,000 orders for equipment were placed in 2018/19, with a total of 113,876 pieces of standard equipment delivered to citizens. On average, citizens received 3 pieces of equipment in one order. New pieces of Special equipment ordered and delivered in 2018/2019 was 1,172 with a further 1,050 pieces of equipment recycled and used from existing stock. Tenders are sought from organisations that have experience of sourcing, delivering, maintaining and recycling equipment for citizens referred for a service by approved Equipment Prescribers. The referrals will be for both standard and special equipment. Special Equipment is defined as any item, not on the Core Equipment list, which must be specially purchased for a citizen. The Service Provider will support an equitable and accessible community equipment loan service to citizens of Birmingham who meet the agreed criteria, based on good practice and meeting national and local standards and performance indicators. The service must be able to accommodate fluctuations in demand based on the number of referrals received from Equipment Prescribers. There are existing outsourced services in place so TUPE requirements may apply. Contract This contract is due to commence on the 1st April 2020 and run for an initial period of 3 years with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. Please note TUPE may apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 4 - P0567 TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc BCC will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33141710 - Crutches

33141720 - Walking aids

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192120 - Hospital beds

39295400 - Walking sticks

42416300 - Hoists

85112000 - Hospital support services

85112100 - Hospital-bedding services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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