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Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Apr 2023 at 08:45

Tender

02 Mar 2022 at 09:10

TenderUpdate

02 Mar 2022 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council in the UK has awarded an active contract for the "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service" for the supply of care equipment for daily living. The procurement falls under the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products" industry category. The contract value is £26,000,000, and it was signed on May 12, 2022. The service aims to support NHS and CCC service users, enabling them to live independently and safely at home. The contract period started in 2022 and includes a retail model for customers to access prescribed care equipment from designated Retailers.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers in the health and social work services sector to engage with the Cumbria County Council. Businesses that specialise in providing care equipment, medical supplies, and mobility aids may find this contract suitable for bidding. The contract opens up possibilities for companies to contribute to improving the quality of life for service users through the provision of essential care equipment. By engaging with this tender, suppliers can support the mission of the service to enhance independent living and facilitate timely discharge from hospitals for service users.

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Notice Title

Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework

Notice Description

The aims of the Cumbria Equipment Retailers service will be to support NHS and CCC service users and people who fund their own equipment, to live independently and safely in their own homes. It also aims to support carers who are looking after people wishing to remain in their own homes. The service was set up to enable service users/users to exercise choice and control over the equipment they receive by providing a variety of local Retailers showcasing a range of equipment. It also enables timely service user discharge from hospital by supporting service users to return to their own homes. This service is committed to ensuring there are sufficient Retailers who are able to offer robust and effective independent advice about the range of equipment available, how to fit and use it safely and effectively and to deal with any safety concerns. The service operates on the basis of a Retail Model that was initially a Department of Health led initiative which used a national specification and tariff price list. Cumbria introduced the Retail Model in October 2010. The Contract was renewed in 2017 and is due to end in March 2022. Under this Model, Customers are prescribed Care Equipment by Practitioners. Customers then redeem these prescriptions at the Retailers' premises which is closest to their geographical location. This gives customers the opportunity to view the equipment, seek advice from the Retailer and top up their prescription with other equipment if they choose to. Practitioners are also able to prescribe delivery and fit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims of the Cumbria Equipment Retailers service will be to support NHS and CCC service users and people who fund their own equipment, to live independently and safely in their own homes. It also aims to support carers who are looking after people wishing to remain in their own homes. The service was set up to enable service users/users to exercise choice and control over the equipment they receive by providing a variety of local Retailers showcasing a range of equipment. It also enables timely service user discharge from hospital by supporting service users to return to their own homes. This service is committed to ensuring there are sufficient Retailers who are able to offer robust and effective independent advice about the range of equipment available, how to fit and use it safely and effectively and to deal with any safety concerns. The service operates on the basis of a Retail Model that was initially a Department of Health led initiative which used a national specification and tariff price list. Cumbria introduced the Retail Model in October 2010. The Contract was renewed in 2017 and is due to end in March 2022. Under this Model, Customers are prescribed Care Equipment by Practitioners. Customers then redeem these prescriptions at the Retailers' premises which is closest to their geographical location. This gives customers the opportunity to view the equipment, seek advice from the Retailer and top up their prescription with other equipment if they choose to. Practitioners are also able to prescribe delivery and fit.

Options: There is the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031ba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009741-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AGE UK WEST CUMBRIA

ALSTON PHARMACY

CUMBRIA MOBILITY

JOSEPH COWPER

ROBSON MEDICAL & MOBILITY

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