Tender

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - STANDALONE EQUIPMENT

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

17 May 2022 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Hertfordshire District Council is currently running a tender for the supply of assistive technology equipment under the title "Assistive Technology - Standalone Equipment". This procurement falls within the services industry category and is focused on enhancing the standalone independent living service provided as part of the Hertfordshire Careline service. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th May 2022. The chosen contract will commence on 6th June 2022 and is designed with a potential duration of five years, featuring two break clauses. The estimated contract value is £800,000 and the tender serves approximately 300 individuals who may have specific assistive technology needs.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology and related services. Companies that can deliver equipment suited for standalone service users, particularly those with innovative solutions for hard of hearing individuals or those requiring medical reminder systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Council aims to select the offer that delivers the most economically advantageous solution for their service users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - STANDALONE EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

1.1 North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assistive technology equipment in connection with its standalone independent living service provided as part of its Hertfordshire Careline service. 1.2 The Council is seeking a new contract for the provision of Assistive Technologies Equipment for Standalone Service Users, to go live in Spring/Summer 2022, with a 3-month prior contract mobilisation period. Currently the contract provides the services for approximately 300 individuals. Typical Standalone service users will have either a live-in carer, be hard of hearing or deaf. 1.3 The County of Hertfordshire is located north of Greater London and enjoys excellent road and rail links to both London and the North of England due to the proximity of the A1(M) and the M1. The North Hertfordshire district is clustered around the four market towns of Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, and Royston with pleasant residential development and numerous rural villages in between. Light industry around the towns provides employment in addition to agriculture. 1.4 The service required by the Council broadly comprises supply of the following :- 1.4.1 Lot 1: Scheme Standalone Pager System (a) A portable pager that is suited to support respite and care facilities, which supports a minimum of 3 telecare/assistive technology sensors. 1.4.2 Lot 2: Safety Cover for Protecting Mains Transformers (a) A protective cover to protect mains transformers (double UK socket). 1.4.3 Lot 3: Deaf Solutions (a) Assistive technology to support deaf or hard of hearing service users/carers. 1.4.4 Lot 4: Door Alarm (a) An alarm that senses a front door being opened to guests, only activating if the door is opened by someone inside for someone else outside. 1.4.5 Lot 5: Door Announcer (a) Audibly alerts service users when the door opens, announcing a pre-recorded message as an instruction. 1.4.6 Lot 6: Medical Dispenser and Medical Reminder (a) Dispenser that releases medication at set times and a reminder that alerts users when medication is due. 1.4.7 Lot 7: Motion-Activated Night Light Sensor (a) A night light that is activated by a motion sensor. 1.4.8 Lot 8: Wrist worn SMS text receiver (a) A wrist-worn device that notifies users with vibrations when the doorbell or telephone rings, or if a dependent has pressed an alarm or when a fire occurs. 1.5 The service required is further described in Section 5: Specification of Requirement. 1.6 The Council will select the Tender that offers the most economically advantageous solution as described in Section 6: Scoring Methodology. 1.7 The Council reserves the right not to select any Tender. 1.8 The Council requires a 2 (two) year contract extendable by a further 5 (five) years with 2 (two) year break clauses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fe8549-86eb-4378-a8ae-b10ec7632e74
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2022 - 7 Jun 2027 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
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Akinyimika Oyedapo
Contact Email
akin.oyedapo@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07483844831

Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Further Information

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