Tender

P0486 - Delivery of the Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the delivery of the Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS), which aims to provide essential medical aids to citizens, particularly aiding the elderly to live independently at home. This procurement falls under the services category with a classification focused on medical aids, scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019, and will run for an initial three years with a possible extension of up to two years. The tender period ends on 9th January 2019, and proposals must be submitted via the open procurement method using the e-tendering system, In-tend.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the sourcing, delivery, and maintenance of medical equipment. Companies with experience in managing equipment loans, especially those capable of accommodating fluctuations in demand, would be well-suited to compete. This is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their ability to deliver quality service and meet national standards. The procurement process is designed to engage organisations that can provide both standard and special equipment, leveraging their expertise to support the needs of Birmingham's community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0486 - Delivery of the Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service

Notice Description

The Council 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. 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 in 2017/18 were aged 65+ (70%). 131,282 citizens have been registered with this service. 32,142 orders for equipment were placed in 2017/18, which equates to 105,832 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 2017/2018 was 1,457 with a further 1,082 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 2019 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. 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 is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend c... 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-e7867828-6fd3-4a7f-bd21-af249744323c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f9e38f-2f6a-4e20-8068-4c5dbd69ffa5
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

33141710 - Crutches

33141720 - Walking aids

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33196000 - Medical aids

42414310 - Mobile lifting frames

42416300 - Hoists

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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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