Award

Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2022 at 08:50

Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service" initiated by Somerset County Council, a regional authority in the UK. Classified under the health and social work services industry, this open tender reached its conclusion on 4th November 2021, with an active contract awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited valued at £40 million. The contract aims to enable individuals, including children and adults, to maintain independence by providing essential equipment like wheelchairs and mobility aids. The initial contract period commenced on 1st August 2022 and runs until 31st July 2027, with the option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector. Companies that specialise in medical equipment supply, especially those offering innovative mobility aids and assistive technology, would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The emphasis on quality and affordability, with a criteria split of 70% quality and 30% price, highlights the need for suppliers to deliver high-quality products that meet assessed user needs while also providing competitive pricing to capture the market effectively.

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Notice Title

Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service

Notice Description

The aim of the community equipment and wheelchair services (CEWS) is to enable Adults, Children, Young People (CYP) and/or their Carers to have access to a range of equipment, amongst which is the ceiling track hoist service, wheelchair and postural seating services, issued in accordance with assessed needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A fundamental principle of the service is to promote and enable individuals to continue living independently and in their own homes, communities, and schools, including those wishing to access this service independently of health and care prescribed support.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for: up to 1 x period of up to 24 months. For avoidance of doubt, the maximum duration of this contract, including permitted extensions will be until 31.07.2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021202-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS SOMERSET

SOMERSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

Contact Name
Mr Steve Barker
Contact Email
sfbarker@somerset.gov.uk, somccg.enquiries@nhs.net, somicb.enquiries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1823356791

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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