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Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a regional authority located in Chatham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES). This contract falls under the Health and social work services industry, classified with the CPV code 85000000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method and focused on delivering a comprehensive community equipment service for Medway residents, including supply, delivery, fitting, refurbishment, and other services. The contract, valued at £22.9 million, was awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd and was signed on 28th April 2025. The procurement process followed a structured schedule, beginning with a tender period that ended on 20th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services and community support, providing the chance to engage in innovative service delivery and contribute to independent living solutions. Companies with a strong background in equipment procurement, logistical support, and collaborative health services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The established criteria prioritised quality over price, with a 70% emphasis on quality metrics, creating an avenue for businesses that excel in delivering exceptional service standards. Additionally, there are opportunities for further engagement with the potential for contract extensions, offering long-term partnership prospects with Medway Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)

Notice Description

Medway Council is procuring a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for the people of Medway. We are looking for a provider that can deliver a cost effective and innovative service within the allocated budget.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council is procuring a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for the people of Medway. We are looking for a provider that can deliver a cost effective and innovative service within the allocated budget. The aim of the service is to develop an innovative response to place-based services alongside the core business to supply, deliver, fit, install, uninstall, adjust, repair, refurbish, collect, decontaminate, recycle, and dispose of loaned equipment requisitioned by authorised prescribers. Some components of the service include, but are not limited to: Procuring equipment (standard stock and complex equipment) for both adults and paediatric service users as requested by prescribers to the standards and guidance as set by the MHRA and in accordance with all National and Local policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the use supply, collection, reuse and maintenance of community loaned equipment. Use appropriate methods of decontamination in accordance with Community Equipment Code of Practice Scheme. Providing on and off-site technical advice, working with practitioners, clinicians, and trusted assessors, attending joint visits, and advising clinicians on all aspects of minor adaptations and technicalities around loaned equipment. Support the patients long term plan by helping people to live independently at home for longer; partnership working with volunteer agencies and bring together different professionals to coordinate care better. Provide a single point of contact for service users to track equipment standard, special, recycled, complex items and their progress and availability.

Options: There are options to extend for two further 24-month periods.

Renewal: The initial contract duration is 60 months with options to extend for two 24-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025527-2025
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
SME

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
£23,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr James Welch
Contact Email
james.welch@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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