--- title: "Community Equipment Service (BNSSG CCG, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council & South Gloucestershire Council)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-02" --- # Community Equipment Service (BNSSG CCG, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council & South Gloucestershire Council) Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d31db85-189f-4f55-9201-f0c0170454a1.json) ## Summary The North Somerset Council is seeking tenders for the "Community Equipment Service" aimed at providing an Integrated Community Equipment Service for health and social care in the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire areas. This service is crucial for enabling assessed residents to live independently by ensuring timely access to clean and functional equipment. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th January 2020. The expected contract period is from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2025, and the estimated value of the contract is £42 million, categorised under medical equipment and healthcare services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those that can supply medical equipment, undertake repairs, and offer maintenance services. Companies offering innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of community equipment provision will be well-positioned to compete. The local focus on equitable service delivery across varied urban and rural settings highlights the need for versatile suppliers capable of catering to diverse client needs within the health and care sector. ## Notice Provision of an Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for Health and Social Care services in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas The principal aim of the Service is to ensure that residents who have been assessed by a Prescriber as requiring Equipment to enable them to live independently, or with support as part of a package of care are supplied with this Equipment in a timely manner which is sensitive to their needs. Equipment provided must be clean, safe and fully functional. Equipment will be provided for use in a Service User's own home, and in alternative locations approved by the Contract Manager. The Service will be provided equitably across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area, meeting the needs of Service Users in city, urban and rural locations. No charge is made to Service Users for the provision of this Service, provided they meet the agreed criteria and their needs have been assessed by a recognised Prescriber. The key outcomes of this Contract are: * That Prescribers are supported to order Equipment which meets the assessed needs of their client in a timely manner and with easy to use responsive systems * That Service Users receive Equipment which is clean, functional and fit for purpose in the specified timeframe * That the Commissioners achieve value for money through efficient provision of good value, quality Equipment with high rates of recycling and timely Collection of Equipment no longer required by Service Users. * That the provision of Equipment supports the local health and social care system in maintaining people independently at home, avoiding hospital admission and facilitating timely discharge of people who have been admitted to hospital. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c29eb9a-d0c2-4981-919e-d7e2ae85a9e9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2019 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c29eb9a-d0c2-4981-919e-d7e2ae85a9e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c29eb9a-d0c2-4981-919e-d7e2ae85a9e9 2nd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e5e33e57-5a81-e911-80f7-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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