Tender

Wheelchair Service

ATAMIS LTD

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Tender

17 Aug 2023 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is inviting bids for a Wheelchair Service procurement process. The anticipated contract duration is 5 years, extendable for up to 2 years. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service involves the provision of holistic wheelchair services, including assessment, supply, and maintenance. The procurement aims to deliver a high-quality service with minimal waiting times and positive outcomes for users, while supporting flexible budgeting pathways and reducing carbon footprint.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to compete for a contract providing NHS healthcare services in the South East region of the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions to deliver wheelchair services in a person-centred and responsive manner will be well-suited to compete. The deadline for tender submissions is 13th September 2023, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchair Service

Notice Description

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a procurement process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Wheelchair service. The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service is for the provision of a holistic wheelchair service, from assessment to the supply and maintenance of wheelchairs and associated equipment. The service is for the provision of wheelchairs on a long-term basis (greater than six months). It is recognised that as a clinical service, the Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service (KMWCS) priority is on meeting peoples clinical and health needs within the current resources. However, the service will also need to take into account the social model of disability, particularly where this impacts on an individual's ability to sustain vital functions of independence in the areas of education, work and family responsibilities. The service should work with other partners/ organisations to develop a holistic approach to meeting people's wider wellbeing needs and this should be an integral part of the Personal Wheelchair Budget (PWB) approach. The key objectives of the Procurement is to procure a service which: * Provides a high-quality service with minimal waiting times, * Is person centred and maximises positive outcomes for service users, * Offers an equitable and responsive service, * Delivers good value for money, * Develops cost effective innovation that adds value to the service, * Supports flexible and innovative budgeting and funding pathways i.e. Personal Wheelchair Budgets, * Reduces Kent and Medway ICB carbon footprint and supports the NHS Green Agenda.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa296604-a269-404e-a165-281ef8560cad
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 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
ATAMIS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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