Award

East Sussex Children and Adult Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service Ref 18.434 Invitation to Tender

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2020 at 11:43

Tender

26 Jun 2019 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is currently at the award stage for the "East Sussex Children and Adult Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service" tender (Ref 18.434). This procurement, classified under the services category with a focus on invalid carriages and wheelchair maintenance, has a contract value of £9,786,885. The service is set to commence on 1st July 2020 and will span a duration of 3 years and 9 months, with an option to extend by an additional 24 months. Interested suppliers had until 6th August 2019 to submit their tenders through an open procurement process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in mobility equipment, maintenance, and support services. Suppliers who can demonstrate a commitment to person-centred care and possess skills in developing innovative, affordable solutions for wheelchairs and associated needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement policy specifically accommodates their capabilities.

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Notice Title

East Sussex Children and Adult Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service Ref 18.434 Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

The aim of the East Sussex Children and Adult Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service is to make sure users optimise their mobility and independence and improve their quality of life through receiving timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment through a fully integrated service. The provider will assess users for the provision of wheeled mobility equipment (both powered and manual) for those with long term mobility problems. Pressure relieving cushions and postural management wheelchair equipment will also be provided to meet the user's long term clinical need. The provider will also assess for specialist static postural seating. The Wheelchair Charter, developed by the National Wheelchair Leadership Alliance identified a number of ambitions for wheelchair services which the service provider will need to adhere to. These are: * A person centred service that works in partnership with service users and their carers and makes the user/carer voice central to any design, innovation and service change. * Equality of access and provision for all, irrespective of age or postcode and including essential user skills training as standard. * Entry to the service via referral from an appropriately skilled professional. The time from referral to delivery will be at least within the constitutional right of 18 weeks * Assessments for all wheelchairs and associated postural support within nationally mandated timescales and priorities taking into account all aspects of individual needs including those of carers. * Establishing regular reviews with the user/carer according to their individual needs. * Prescriptions which take into account the current and future needs for all adults and children including those of carers. * Delivery, maintenance and emergency backup provided to nationally mandated timescales. * Innovative and flexible budgeting working with key partners to strengthen integration across health, social care, work and education, enabling the accommodation of individual needs, independence health and wellbeing. * Recruitment of qualified staff in respect of numbers and skills, with support for on-going development and training. * Supporting clinicians, manufacturers and independent organisations working together to develop innovative, affordable products and solutions. The service will commence on 1st July 2020. The contract will be for 3 years and 9 months duration. Commissioners reserve the right to extend for up to a further 24 months. The value stated represents the value of the primary duration (3 years and 9 months). An electronic process was used for this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ccb621-abe8-45a1-9424-564be16a5c37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f0a1dff-4326-47ef-ad91-ac88fbb80370
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33193000 - Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,786,885 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,786,885 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLBROOK HEALTHCARE

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