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Technology Partner

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 18:43

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Technology Partner to collaborate with its in-house community alarm service, Rothercare. This contract falls within the health and social work services category and includes elements from telecommunications and IT services. The procurement was facilitated through a further competition via the ESPO Framework 203_21, specifically Lot 2 for Technology Enabled Care Services. The contract, awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2033. Key aspects of this contract involve the installation, maintenance, and procurement of assistive technology equipment, alongside other related services. The contract value is £10,406,168 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the technology and healthcare industries, particularly for businesses focused on assistive technology, telecommunications, and healthcare support services. The collaboration with local authorities like Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council highlights the demand for integrated solutions in community care, offering a significant market for firms specializing in technology-enabled care services. Larger enterprises with expertise in IT consulting, system installation, and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, leveraging this kind of partnership to expand their footprint in public sector health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Technology Partner

Notice Description

Procurement of a Technology Partner. The new model will be delivered under a collaborative approach between Rothercare (the Council's in house community alarm service) and an independent sector Technology Partner. In the new arrangement, Rothercare will continue to deliver the referral, triage, monitoring, and response service whilst the TEC elements; the identification of TEC solutions, installation, and review process and the recycling, disposal and maintenance and procurement of assistive technology equipment are delivered by a Technology Partner from the independent sector. Procurement undertaken as a further competition via the ESPO Framework 203_21 Technology Enabled Care Services - Lot 2 - Technology Enabled Care Services. Additional information: Social Value TUPE Duration Funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9c08d9-f6ae-401e-9bbb-80012400756c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33195200 - Central monitoring station

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,406,168 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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