Tender

Soft Market Testing - Community Equipment Services

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Tender

11 Oct 2019 at 08:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently conducting a tender for the "Soft Market Testing - Community Equipment Services" aimed at exploring the future operation of the integrated community equipment service. This procurement falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category, with a total estimated value of £900,000. The tender is active and has a submission deadline of 30th October 2019. The services are to be delivered in London, England, and the contract period is expected to commence on 24th November 2019 and run until 31st August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in medical equipment and community care services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that can offer innovative solutions that enable individuals to live more independently at home will find this a particularly relevant opportunity. Potential bidders are encouraged to engage and share insights on current market needs to inform the council's strategic direction for the service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Community Equipment Services

Notice Description

he Royal Borough of Kingston (the Council) is keen to explore options for the future operation of the integrated community equipment service. The council's aspiration is for an innovative and economically viable service that enables people in Kingston to live more independently at home. This Soft Market Testing objectives are to: 1) Inform the strategic direction for the recommissioning of the integrated community equipment service 2) Gather intelligence on market needs and the current provision 3) Hear your feedback and suggestions on potential future models of delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c999226-9e49-4e65-816b-4280dc25cf0d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 6-12 months
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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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